There have been plenty of threads on what pads to get for whatever application.. but outside of stock, EBC.. where the hell do you get the other brands (for folks in the US).

For example, I am looking at getting the Dixcel pads, part number 115 1839 (rear) and 111 1291 (front), but I cannot for the life of me find the item outside of the Dixcel website.. I have found 1 company that ships online and lists prices in USD, but its a japanese company, and the parts they stock are mostly for Subs and Mitso's...

So.. the question is.. where do I get them (either the M or Premium series.. I have not decided on which ones I want specificially...)

Other then the 3 brands I listed (Dixcel, OEM and EBC), who else makes decent pads for our cars.... (I could go search.. but I will admit.. I am slightly lazy), and more importantly... where can they be purchased...

 

https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...alled-now.html

 

Interesting, those appear to be similar to the dixcel ones.. in fact.. the web site, while different visually, appears to have almost an identical information layout as the Dixcel site... Do I suspect that they are the same company (or at least an american company licensing the technology or resale partner???)

I noticed that the endless premium pads do not appear to have the same initial abrasive surface that the dixcel counterparts have to potentially level out the rotors slightly. Mine are not warped, or have excessive wear, but there is some slight surface wear..

 

I need to get a pair of front brake pads too. But I dont know from where to get them in Europe...If I go with OEM mercedes brake pads, they are going to cost me 560$(400Eur) no labor inculded. Now I honestly think thats a RIP OFF! I wish someone could tell me where to get cheaper brake pads without sacrificing performance.