mikeyyyallday

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?

Autosport7

Anytime I ever switch from oem, my go-to's are Green Stuff, Red Stuff or Hawk.

shades

Throw Porterfield R4-S pads in there as well

Autosport7

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.

Jasonoff

Been running the stoptech street performance pads for a few weeks now. They're decent.

chrisridebike8

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.

Diabolis

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.

D7reU

Does anyone use Ferodo DS2500?

AMG893

i had porterfield in my e63.
low dust. worked well

whoover

Those P31 brakes will squeak with any pads. They're designed for track-hot running so they're tight at any "normal" temperature. The factory suggestion for my old S65 (which had the same brake rotor materials) worked: five hard, ABS stops in quick succession from 100 MPH. That would quiet the brakes for weeks. Finding a place to pull off the maneuver is obviously an exercise left to the reader. My P31 is still in the break-in period but the brake sound is very familiar. I'll probably confirm the brake "attitude-adjustment procedure" after I get the diff oil changed at 2,000 miles and start banging on it.

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.

Girard@ACGautomotive

Love the Porterfields. Extremely low dust, no noise and good stopping power.

Always have them in stock if you need a set.

AMG893

Out of interest, how much are they? [FRONT] + [REAR]

Autosport7

Thanks for getting back to my PM so quickly Tal! Great price, you guys should def inquire!
I will be hitting him when the time comes.

Girard@ACGautomotive

$429 shipped in the Con. US.

mikeyyyallday

how about shipped to hawaii? 96816

Autosport7

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.