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Old 04-10-2004, 10:51 PM
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replacement brake pads

I just got my car back from the dealer for service B. The guy told me that I only have 20% left on my brakes. Any advice on what to get for replacement pads? I don't track or race the car. I just use the car as my daily driver. I live in Anaheim, California. Are there any good shops to get the pads and get them installed? I'm just trying to not pay dealers prices.
Old 04-11-2004, 01:26 PM
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Brake Pads

People seem to like the Porterfield R4S brake pads. Supposed to be better than stock and a lot less dust. I just ordered a set but have yet to receive them.
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i was also just in for my B service and was shocked when i was told that my brakes were 75% gone with 15k miles on the car. is everyone experiencing the same wear? i think i got 35k miles off a set of pads on my old C43 so i was suprised, and I beat the **** out of that C43!
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Originally posted by C32 MIA
i was also just in for my B service and was shocked when i was told that my brakes were 75% gone with 15k miles on the car. is everyone experiencing the same wear? i think i got 35k miles off a set of pads on my old C43 so i was suprised, and I beat the **** out of that C43!
C43's brake pads and rotors cost a lot more though if im not mistaken!!! Oh I cant wait to replace the brakes on my 43
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Re: Brake Pads

Originally posted by 430
People seem to like the Porterfield R4S brake pads. Supposed to be better than stock and a lot less dust. I just ordered a set but have yet to receive them.
I have them on my ML....... they take some time to get worn in but when they do they bite a lot harder then OEM pads... bad thing though is that on some nights on my way home at Miami after-clubbing hours they tend to squeak quite a bit when u press on the brakes. I get non of that squeakin in the day time though...just the occassional minor low toned squeak right be4 full stop. I do enjoy the fact that I dont have to clean the dust off my rims every 10 miles though!!
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the benz pads for the C43 cost me $350 a set, not cheap and dusty as hell
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i am usually on my email CGRinFL@aol.com if not, then MiamiClubEvents@aol.com , hit me up

ps- its my bday bash this saturday and i am getting rims for myself for my C32 !!!!!!!!!!!
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what type of wheels r u lookin to get?
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what about EBC Greens?
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Originally posted by Fikse
what about EBC Greens?

friend had them on his M3... they chewed up his rotors!!!

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