Changed Pads and rotors this weekend, Front and back.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 4,856
Likes: 4
02 C32 AMG
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 3,040
Likes: 125
From: Atlanta Metro
Current: C217 V12TT AMG Previously: C55 AMG, SL65 AMG
Akebono's do not require a bed in process, even though you should probably do one anyway.
I had the same opinions about akebono's at first - I think it's a mix of a physically softer pad and a more linear pad. Whereas the the stock jurid pads were harder, but the first part of the pad was somewhat dead, and then eventually got to a point where it started to grip well. I think it just takes getting used to. I don't notice it anymore
I had the same opinions about akebono's at first - I think it's a mix of a physically softer pad and a more linear pad. Whereas the the stock jurid pads were harder, but the first part of the pad was somewhat dead, and then eventually got to a point where it started to grip well. I think it just takes getting used to. I don't notice it anymore
Thread Starter
Super Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 845
Likes: 45
From: ATL
2017 GLS 550
I did alot of research about bedding in the Akebonos and as Viper said nobody really said that they needed to be bedded in. SO I didn't. They are already starting to feel better. I do notice that they do feel more linear.
Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 111
Likes: 1
From: Royal Oak, MI
'05 C55 AMG
I have Akebono pads also. The pads feel much softer and don't bite well when they are cold. They really need to be heated up to brake well. When braking from 70-0 or something like that, they really stop well but when driving in the city, they brake like crap. The only good thing about them is that they really don't dust up. Next time, I will probably use stock pads again.
Trending Topics
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Member
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 117
Likes: 0
'02 C32 ///AMG, 2000 BiTurbo Audi S4(RIP)
I just put new akebono ppads and zimmerman rotors front and rear. Definitly still feels softer than what I was expecting. Almost no initial bite, but I guess that's why they're refered to as linear. I would definitely like more initial bite though. I wouldn't think over or under tightening caliper bolts would affect brake performance save castostrophic failure. (Which actually happened during this brake change when I comeplely forgot to tighten a rear caliper bolt, it wasn't pretty). Anyway I'm thinking my car's old brake lines and fluid are adding tomy lack of bite. Ill be looking for ss brake lines asap.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 1,001
Likes: 37
From: NY
2014 E350 4Matic
I just put new akebono ppads and zimmerman rotors front and rear. Definitly still feels softer than what I was expecting. Almost no initial bite, but I guess that's why they're refered to as linear. I would definitely like more initial bite though. I wouldn't think over or under tightening caliper bolts would affect brake performance save castostrophic failure. (Which actually happened during this brake change when I comeplely forgot to tighten a rear caliper bolt, it wasn't pretty). Anyway I'm thinking my car's old brake lines and fluid are adding tomy lack of bite. Ill be looking for ss brake lines asap.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 3,152
Likes: 0
From: murfreesboro,tn
2003 porsche 996 turbo
i believe it is 41 ft lbs for the bolts and i spoke with akebono tech who said no bedding needed. going with hawk hps pads and the r/b 2 piece rotors for new setup
Senior Member
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 380
Likes: 0
From: Seattle, Warshington
2005 C55, 2006 Ram 2500 MegaCab diesel, sold 2001 Dodge 2500 Cummins, sold 87 190e-16v, sold 97 e420
Why would you mix compounds like that? The RED stuff pads are pretty much a track pad that only work once they are hot. Street temps never really get in to that range.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 1,375
Likes: 8
From: Seattle, WA
C55
Merc brakes always feel a little more spongy compared to bimmer's though.
Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 232
Likes: 3
From: Monmouth Junction, NJ
'06 C55, '14 Audi S4, '09 Range Rover Sport, '07 Lexus ES350,
I use Centric Posi Quiet pads as well as Centric Premium Rotors and they bite great - just like stock in my opinion. These are low dust pads (the reason I use them - in all my cars). I am surprised they bite as well as they do given the low dust characteristics. Anyway, I've used them in 4 different cars now with no complains whatsoever.
