aftermarket brakepads?
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aftermarket brakepads?
hey so my breaks are beginning to become REALLLLY squeaky… anyone have suggestions for aftermarket brake pads that will also make less brake pads?
i've done a little search and came up with akebono euro brake pads…anyone have experience with those?
i've done a little search and came up with akebono euro brake pads…anyone have experience with those?
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I don't have any experience with these, but I am thinking they will be my next set. Seems everyone is running these on our cars.
My oem's squeak like crazy as well after a days worth of brake dust build up.
Is def annoying, but comes with oem german territory.
My oem's squeak like crazy as well after a days worth of brake dust build up.
Is def annoying, but comes with oem german territory.
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I complained and my service advisor said "they all squeak, but we are going to replace your rear pads under warranty because we want you to be satisfied with your service here." Car is quiet now (knock on wood) and needless to say, I am very satisfied with the service. They also replaced the driver's side seat cover under warranty (CPO) due to wear on the bolster.
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Your choice of brake pads should be primarily determined by how and where you drive. Yes, you can get pads that will produce less brake dust, but compared to another set they might not work at lower temperatures, they could have a very different initial bite and increase your stopping distance for example, or at the other end of the spectrum wear out your rotors faster or warp them.
I am not suggesting that aftermarket pads are not the way to go - in fact I would argue that it's the opposite - but that the pad needs to be chosen primarily for your driving needs and environment. On a high-performance 500 HP car that weighs 4000 lbs, brake dust and some squeal comes with the territory.
If you live in a warmer place where you never have to deal with snow and freezing temperatures and you only drive on the street and at legal speeds, then ceramics might give you no squeal and less dust, but they don't bite like the semi-metallic compounds so your brake pedal pressure and stopping distance will increase. Stick with something from a reputable manufacturer like EBC or Hawk.
I am not suggesting that aftermarket pads are not the way to go - in fact I would argue that it's the opposite - but that the pad needs to be chosen primarily for your driving needs and environment. On a high-performance 500 HP car that weighs 4000 lbs, brake dust and some squeal comes with the territory.
If you live in a warmer place where you never have to deal with snow and freezing temperatures and you only drive on the street and at legal speeds, then ceramics might give you no squeal and less dust, but they don't bite like the semi-metallic compounds so your brake pedal pressure and stopping distance will increase. Stick with something from a reputable manufacturer like EBC or Hawk.
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One thing to consider. Those rotors are ungodly expensive, but last longer than the typical MB rotors. If an extra-hard pad accelerates disk wear you'll find yourself needing a $3,000 brake job before you know it.
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How about NO!
I'm so jealous of you (Hawaii), I cant even stand to think about sending you anything you want! Don't do it Tal! (Kidding of course)
My wife (native to the Big Island) and I plan on vacationing there in the not too distant future.
I'm so jealous of you (Hawaii), I cant even stand to think about sending you anything you want! Don't do it Tal! (Kidding of course)
My wife (native to the Big Island) and I plan on vacationing there in the not too distant future.
