c32 / C55 what brake pads are you all using???
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c32 / C55 what brake pads are you all using???
been trying to find HAWK HPS front pads, but they just don make them 
i have really good experience with those pads with my Fairlady Z, just a bit disappointed they dont make them for our AMGs
anywho, i feel like wanting to replace my front brake pads (i did the rears last year) due to the fact that they have the MBz OEM pads, and they DUST like crazy!?
now a couple of buddies recommended two "really" good pads, they are:
1. PAGID pads
AND believe it or not
2. NAPA premium brake pads specifically for W203 AMG which are like $120 for the front set, AND you get lifetime warranty with them..
SO, any inputs guys??? thanks in advance!
i have really good experience with those pads with my Fairlady Z, just a bit disappointed they dont make them for our AMGsanywho, i feel like wanting to replace my front brake pads (i did the rears last year) due to the fact that they have the MBz OEM pads, and they DUST like crazy!?
now a couple of buddies recommended two "really" good pads, they are:
1. PAGID pads
AND believe it or not
2. NAPA premium brake pads specifically for W203 AMG which are like $120 for the front set, AND you get lifetime warranty with them..
SO, any inputs guys??? thanks in advance!
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I just changed my front rotors and pads on my c32. Bought (2) OEM rotors and OEM front brake pad set for $225, installed them myself. The dealership wanted $850, so i figured i saved myself a decent amount of cash, that im gonna dump into the car anyways, lol.
BTW, i got them on EBAY. They were brand new, rotors had the non-corrosive outer layer on them, pads came brand new in box with the sensors too. And shipping would have cost about 50-60 bucks (these rotors are HEAVY), but the seller's warehouse was about 15 minutes away form my house, so i went to pick them up. But still, you cant beat that price for a OEM front rotor and pad set.
BTW, i got them on EBAY. They were brand new, rotors had the non-corrosive outer layer on them, pads came brand new in box with the sensors too. And shipping would have cost about 50-60 bucks (these rotors are HEAVY), but the seller's warehouse was about 15 minutes away form my house, so i went to pick them up. But still, you cant beat that price for a OEM front rotor and pad set.
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I went with porterfield pads in the front and akebono in the rear. The akebono pads had nearly no dust and they did not squeak at all, but then again they were rear pads. My porterfield pads were quiet and gave off a bit of dust, but nothing compared to what stock pads were giving off.
I've been satisfied with the akebono pads and I definitely think that's the pads I'm going to replace the fronts with. The porterfields worked well, but are expensive and I do not track my car. Akebonos are inexpensive and work well.
On another topic, I need to repaint my calipers, what color would you use and what kind of paint is best?
I've been satisfied with the akebono pads and I definitely think that's the pads I'm going to replace the fronts with. The porterfields worked well, but are expensive and I do not track my car. Akebonos are inexpensive and work well.
On another topic, I need to repaint my calipers, what color would you use and what kind of paint is best?
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I had pagid pads on another vehicle. I had the moderately sporty ones (I don't remember which model to be exact, but they endorsed them for auto-X) and they were decent. Not too much dust with them. Only downside was that they took a little while to warm-up and be effective. Usually by the time I was done with my spirited driving they were just getting warmed-up and they were super touchy and responsive on the way home. Too bad because, I wanted them to be super touchy when I was driving the chicanes, S-bends, etc!
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Thanks for the response GUYs! you guys are super awesome! these are good info guys!
now where do i get porterfiled front pads? the previous owner of my car seriously babied the car, and im the only one actually driving the car the way its supposed to be, yet baby just as much lol :-p anyways, i kind of dont want to go with OEM pads, BUT
wit those using the akebono pads, how are the pads performance during high speed braking??? are they recommended with SOME track use??
the dust free and super quiet perks are very attractive, but performance is a must for me!
now where do i get porterfiled front pads? the previous owner of my car seriously babied the car, and im the only one actually driving the car the way its supposed to be, yet baby just as much lol :-p anyways, i kind of dont want to go with OEM pads, BUT
wit those using the akebono pads, how are the pads performance during high speed braking??? are they recommended with SOME track use??
the dust free and super quiet perks are very attractive, but performance is a must for me!
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I have the EBC reds in the front and rear. I've tracked them and auto-x'd with them. They have a very long new break in period. However, once properly broken in they bite well. I did get a little bit of brake fade at the track, but it was nothing significant. I'm not sure if they have EBC yellows, but I'd probably try those next for track. The reds are still "street" pads IMO. I got maybe 3 hot laps out of them before I had to pull into the pit. Low dust, low noise, good price. I would recommend them over Akebono's or PAGID's, these 2 brands are comparible to OEM specs with lower dust.
Definitely a shame that HAWK has no apps for our cars. I use to swear by them when I had my M3 and SAAB, on and off the track.
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