pointman

I bumped an old thread and got ignored worse than Kim Jung Il's stylist.

91RS

www.getmercedesparts.com or www.parts.com

Lenin

Give the stylist a break. He did a wonderful job for the funeral.

+1 for what 91RS said. You may also want to check out ebay for OEM pads.

pointman

Thank you sir!

Please, you are just being nice to him in his state of mourning.

Thanks! I trust ebay like I trust Bernie Madoff.

pointman

First link, no C32 brakes.

Second link shows front pads... but no mention of whether OEM or not. Will send an email. Just sharing!

Budget Baller

I don't know about you, but I hate the break bad dust the OEM pads give off on our cars. Even after only a few days your rims look like crap.

I'd recommend getting some Akabonos. A good amount of drivers here on the forum use them. I use them personally and have no complaints overall.

danlnyc

+1 same here. It even says "Advanced OEM Technology" on the front of the box. Can't go wrong with that...

pointman

Thanks guys. I hate the brake dust too. But I used some Rotex Gold on my truck and it was a terrible experience. Now I'm scared. I saw a bunch of people talk about the Akebono's, but wasn't sure if there any downsides and didn't want to hassle everyone asking the same questions.. but I guess I will now. lol.

Any downsides?

Best place to buy them??

Thanks!

pointman

Bump for helping a noob!

grane

I use

www.mymercedesparts.com

They are a de*lership so they sell real parts in real sealed boxes.

Site Sponsor, too!

pointman

Thanks grane.

Budget Baller

I purchased mine from Amazon for a decent price.

You asked about the downside and for me personally - the only thing I notice is less "bite". Some may disagree but I feel Akabonos don't quite grab like the OEM breaks do. But honestly there is plenty of breaking power. I've never had an issue slowing down for 100 plus. Plus side? Very easy install and break dust is almost non existent. Don't forget to grab yourself some new sensor by the way.

Not sure if you've changed the pads on this car before but there is only one sensor and it's on the passenger side.

pointman

Awesome. Thanks BB. I think I might actually give them a shot. I don't track my car so a little less grab is OK by me. Cleaning the wheels every week sucks.

pointman

Buy an OEM sensor for the Akebono's?

And they don't squeal, do they?

southernwake

http://www.genuinemercedesparts.com

Bought my C32 rotors from there last week actually. They were reasonably priced ( $112 per rotor) They are based out of Alpharetta GA, shipping label said MB of North Atlanta.

I got my pads from rockauto.com, got the ceramic posi quiets, Have been on there for a week and have had no issues with them at all and my wheels are still clean!

pointman

Thanks Southernwake. Will check out that link for OEM stuff. Still deciding if I should go stock or Akebonos. Just want to know if the Akebonos make noise or not.

Viper98912

For any parts I've had multiple success with both AutohausAZ and RMEuropean.

As for OEM pads, I wouldn't do it. I'm very happy with the Akebono's low dusting. The OEM pads are not as linear and harder, so some adjustment to how you brake is necessary. Search for an Akebono thread in my name for more info.

pointman

Thanks Viper. Will search. stock sensors right?

Viper98912

Yes

pointman

Thanks Viper. Read all your threads. The zero dust sounds good, but you got me scared with your posts about it feeling almost absent braking feel.

southernwake

I went with the centric pads, my dad has put them on his E320 and my mom's SLK230.

He likes their ceramic pads. I have been fairly impressed with them. They are quiet and stop fairly well, they dont bite as hard as stock when you initially press the pedal but they grab a lot better once they have been heated up and if you have to stomp on the brakes ( already had to) they grab very well!! I have put 700 miles on the car since i did the brakes and there is virtually no brake dust on my wheels.

I have heard good things about the Akebonos, havent tried them personally but not opposed to using them.

pointman

Thanks southernwake, will keep that in mind too. i think I am at the point where its stock or Akebonos though.

mikekuriger

I used the cheapest pep boys pads they had when I changed mine over 100,000 miles ago. those pads + brand new rotors have lasted 100,000 miles and the best part is they don't wear down the rotor. the rotors were shot with the stock pads at only 40,000 miles.

billapex

Last weekend, I installed Brake Best ceramic pads from O'Reilly. They were $78 with shipping. Simple installation, except I used the stock backing plates instead of the supplied ones, which were too wide, so I couldn't slide the pads into the calipers.

So far, they're noticeably grabbier than the stock pads and really haul the car down quickly. I'm sure the brake dust will be negligible.

Bill

pointman

trolling, yes??? how did the pads go 100k???