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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 10:13 AM
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C43 Brake Pad options. Contacted EBC
I have seen people having issues with the brakes on the C43 and there are no really good options that I can see. In the past I have had really good experiences with EBC so I sent them off a message. Hopefully they work on this soon.

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I am writing to find out if you already have, or plan to make, Mercedes C43 AMG brake pads? I have a 2018 C43 AMG and the Mercedes pads wear out very quickly. Lots of C43 owners have been looking for an alternative to the dealer and factory pads.

Reply from EBC:

Hello,
Thank you for emailing EBC Brakes, we do not have a listing for the C43 as of now. We do have plans to offer pads for this car in the future but we don’t not have a date as of now.
Kind regardsSteven WullnerTech Manager
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 10:22 AM
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That's good to know.
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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 05:03 PM
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I just ordered ceramic pads from R1. I will post after installation and use.
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They already make C43 Front & rear pads (I use EBC Redstuff on my C43)

Front: DP33070C

Rear: DP32270C

Source:
https://perfectbrakes.com/automotive...016-/19007373#

Still waiting on receiving the front pads, been waiting for over 3 months now
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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 11:42 PM
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You may want to check part numbers. I believe the C450 used different front pads than the C43.
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 12:09 PM
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Originally Posted by boxster88
You may want to check part numbers. I believe the C450 used different front pads than the C43.
Confimed it is the same PN with the dealer and uses the same calipers.
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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 01:02 PM
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You are correct. Good catch.
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The R1 pads are ceramic and supposedly very low dust. I would prefer EBC Yellow for the track but web site says no stock.
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So they C450 pads are the same! I figured they MUST be different or EBC would have just added the C43 to the same existing C450 part number. That is good to know. Someone should tell the EBC Technical Director that information. Hahaha.
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Originally Posted by boxster88
I just ordered ceramic pads from R1. I will post after installation and use.
Can you post a link?
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Old Jan 3, 2019 | 03:05 PM
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Wow those are a great price!
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Wow those are a great price!
$54.50 for all four corners...seems too good to be true!
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$54.50 for all four corners...seems too good to be true!
LOL I feel the same way I am going to call when I order just to make sure

Just waiting a couple weeks so I can get my performance stuff
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Just got mine. Nicely packaged. Looks like a perfect match. Installing on Monday. Will update after first ride.
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Just got mine. Nicely packaged. Looks like a perfect match. Installing on Monday. Will update after first ride.


awesome!

which ones did you get premium or ceramics?
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I got the ceramic for ultra low dust
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Just got mine. Nicely packaged. Looks like a perfect match. Installing on Monday. Will update after first ride.
It's Monday...we're all disappointed you start this at 12:01am so we could hear your feedback.
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I don't understand that post
I missed a key word....disappointed you DIDN'T start at 12:01. Just messing with you...interested to hear how it goes since this is the first viable aftermarket pad option.
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Unfortunately I got pulled away from the job for a while. I only have one corner done so far as I am touching up my calipers as I go. The pads are a perfect fit. I am taking the car to the track on Saturday so I will report after that as to durability and performance.
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Unfortunately I got pulled away from the job for a while. I only have one corner done so far as I am touching up my calipers as I go. The pads are a perfect fit. I am taking the car to the track on Saturday so I will report after that as to durability and performance.
Thank you so much looking forward to your post


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Originally Posted by boxster88
Unfortunately I got pulled away from the job for a while. I only have one corner done so far as I am touching up my calipers as I go. The pads are a perfect fit. I am taking the car to the track on Saturday so I will report after that as to durability and performance.
Yikes.... From the manufacturer these are basic, non-high-performance pads designed for low dust. If by "track" you are talking about a road course, I would not run these there (or practically any ceramic pad). Its a safe bet they will be significantly worse than the stock pads.

I'm sure they are absolutely fine for the street and no one will notice much different at street performance.

Note how the manufacturer even suggests they aren't great with regards to fade and operating friction:






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