Jovsky

Has anyone actually used Akebono Brake Pads for your W202? I heard that these brake pads will keep your wheels virtually free from brake dust, which makes your wheels clean all the time, and offers extreme stopping power that drivers expect from a performance brake pad. In addition, these advanced ceramic brake pads are made from extremely rotor-friendly formulations, which are kind to both standard and slotted rotors. How are their performance?

Sorry, I know that this question has already been asked in another forum but I actually want the opinion from a W202 user who has Akebono pads on their W202.

Here's the link: http://www.akebonobrakes.com/index.asp

Any info is much appreciated. Thanks!

dubdlux

I've had them on my C43's front brakes for about a year now - they are fantastic - NO brake dust at all. Makes my back wheels look terrible by comparison (I have new rotors and pads coming for those). I've been very pleased with them.

dynomite05

+1 had them for a while and they are awesome. No dust

KJI3jflarryfe93

are akebono pads any better than portersfiels R4s?
I'm using them on my car and there's a thin and dark layer of brakedust on my front rims

dynomite05

I had the Porterfields before and I had some problems with them. They wouldn't stop squeaking. They were ok with the dust, but I feel like the Akebonos are better. Of course some people have had bad experiences with Akebonos also.

KJI3jflarryfe93

yo mr. dynamite. I don't have any squeeks with my pads, they are dead silent!
Where can I buy akebono pads?
which street pad version is the best from akebono?
can ya link the best webshop where I can buy those pads?

I might buy these for my c32 calipers.
Do you recommend them as to be the best pad for cheap money?

badblackbenz550

yeah i got them also no dust at all.

KJI3jflarryfe93

I read on their website, they re selling EURO version pads and street version pads.

any difference in performance and dusting?
which pad is better?

dynomite05

Euro Ceramic is the way to go. I bought them from Tirerack.com. I never tried the street version, don't know anybody who has either.

503C43 ////AMG

Thanks for the input guys, not sure what pads I am running now (came with the car) but I DEFINITELY get brake dust and they SQUEAK if I don't keep them clean on a regular basis. My next pads will definitely be these akebono's

dynomite05

Don't forget to put on the anti-squeal paste that comes with the Akebonos

503C43 ////AMG

For sure, it goes on the back of the pad right???

dynomite05

Yes sir.

KJI3jflarryfe93

sounds good buddy, thanks.
next brakepad purchase will be Akebono Euro version pads for my replacement calipers.

Jovsky

Good to know that Akebono Brake Pads are awesome. I'll be changing mine after the labor day weekend. I really hate it when my wheels are too dirty because of the brake dust and I keep on cleaning them every other day

dynomite05

I could go a month without washing the car and still have no dust.

KJI3jflarryfe93

I browsed the Tirerack site and, there seems to be some good reviews from other customers buying these Akebono Euro pads.
However the rating for stopping power was only 3/5 for this pad.
I know my Porterfields R4s doesn't stop the same way as my factory Jurid pads.
Jurids are by far better in braking but dust like crap!
I guess these aftermarket sportpads with other type of compound than OEM factory pads, needs a little more harder stepping on the brakepedal to stop the car the shortest way and this is because of the friction and compound of the pad.
Am I correct?

Here's the link to tirerack, I've chosen the C32 pads.
They have these pads for cheap money.
Any other webshops selling those pads?
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...3&autoModClar=

503C43 ////AMG

A month without washing your car , That's blasphemy....

dynomite05

lol, I said I could, not that I would........I try to wash it every sunday.

503C43 ////AMG

OK, you had me worried for a minute. I try to wash my car once a week (usually on the weekends) and I feel REAL bad if I don't.

OCKlasse

I have them as well on my CLK550 brakes and I LOVE them!

MarcusF

This has been covered by the press for some time. I can't say for the W202, but on a W208/209 CLK55 the Akebonos increase stopping distances (street conditions) and increase lap times on the big track at Willow Springs (high desert conditions). There is a tradeoff.

503C43 ////AMG

I would imagine the same would apply to a W202 and since I do not track my car it sounds like these are what I am looking for. Thanks for the input Marcus, a well researched opinion as usual

dynomite05

Some pics I took today before washing the car. In the front I have the Brembo pads and on the rear I have the Akebonos. This is one full week of driving. You can really see the difference. First pic is the Brembos and second is the Akebonos.

Jovsky

It really shows a big difference in just one week!!! Thanks dynomite05!!!

Now I really have to change mine to Akebonos right after this long Labor Day weekend.

Btw, Nice Rims!!! Are those OEM from W204?