Brake pads
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EQS 580+ SUV, G550, Porsche Taycan Turbo S, McLaren Artura Spider
I'm looking for less dusty rear pads to pair up with the CCBs up front. I used to use Hawk HPS and those were definitely less dusty than regular OEM pads, but I don't see the fitment available yet from Hawk.
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C63 W205 Edition 1
Brakes...
Finding brakes for this vehicle is absolutely painful.
I have the Carbon Ceramic Brake package, my brakes are oxidizing already and the vehicle only has 7,000kms on it. Only one track day... I have been searching for aftermarket brake rotors and brake pads.
So far the only place that makes brake pads for the carbon ceramics up front are Pagid, I believe it is the RSC 1. Even when you search for them, they are tough to find. They are $950USD
If you are looking for rotors, there is no one out there that I can find that have rotors for our vehicles. I have a couple companies that I'm trying to work with to make iron rotors to replace the CCB's for track days. Also found a couple companies in the UK that actually refurbish your carbon rotors for about 1000 Euros each. www.sicom-europe.com
There is another company in Europe that is supposed to make the hats to attach to the rotors... Then you can use AP Racing rotors. One issue that we have with the carbon ceramic rotors is that the depth and therefore the pad size, is pretty wide and doesn't fit most standard rings.
I also have an email into Carbotech and Performance Friction to see if they have anything up and coming for our cars.
I will keep you all posted. Hopefully one of us finds something... It's amazing how much stuff I can find for an F80X, not much for aftermarket on our vehicles!
Finding brakes for this vehicle is absolutely painful.
I have the Carbon Ceramic Brake package, my brakes are oxidizing already and the vehicle only has 7,000kms on it. Only one track day... I have been searching for aftermarket brake rotors and brake pads.
So far the only place that makes brake pads for the carbon ceramics up front are Pagid, I believe it is the RSC 1. Even when you search for them, they are tough to find. They are $950USD
If you are looking for rotors, there is no one out there that I can find that have rotors for our vehicles. I have a couple companies that I'm trying to work with to make iron rotors to replace the CCB's for track days. Also found a couple companies in the UK that actually refurbish your carbon rotors for about 1000 Euros each. www.sicom-europe.com
There is another company in Europe that is supposed to make the hats to attach to the rotors... Then you can use AP Racing rotors. One issue that we have with the carbon ceramic rotors is that the depth and therefore the pad size, is pretty wide and doesn't fit most standard rings.
I also have an email into Carbotech and Performance Friction to see if they have anything up and coming for our cars.
I will keep you all posted. Hopefully one of us finds something... It's amazing how much stuff I can find for an F80X, not much for aftermarket on our vehicles!
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2016 AMG C63s
pads are $500 in CCB to replace. i have the part number on a diff thread and need to be special ordered from Germany. Also CCB's are not the same thickness as standard iron pads. they are about 1/2 as thick so don't let the service tech tell you are 50% gone. have them measure and compare with the AMG Spec thickness.
Confirmed Pagid does make pad replacements for CCB.
Pagid has RS29 pads that are very high performance but they're noisy / squeaky as a race pad.
Confirmed Pagid does make pad replacements for CCB.
Pagid has RS29 pads that are very high performance but they're noisy / squeaky as a race pad.
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C63 W205 Edition 1
Posted under the carbon ceramic brake thread as well.
Carbotech makes pads for our cars. They have the XP8, XP10 and XP12's. Check them out. They have been great to deal with. Super responsive, even asked what tire I was running to recommend the best brake pad!
Will most likely be running the XP10's.
Carbotech makes pads for our cars. They have the XP8, XP10 and XP12's. Check them out. They have been great to deal with. Super responsive, even asked what tire I was running to recommend the best brake pad!
Will most likely be running the XP10's.
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2015 C63 AMG S Edition 1, 2021 GLS63, 2020 McLaren 600LT Spider
Could the compound be different? In another post I detail how I destroyed the stock pads in nothing flat during a track event and MB told me the car was too new for them to have any replacement pads and had to pull them off the assembly line for me. That took several weeks and in the meantime, I used a set from Porterfield. I would find it odd that MB would tell me there are no parts available if they are in fact the same as the W204. I mean no disrespect with my question, rather just stating my experience.
Thanks.
Kurt
Thanks.
Kurt
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2015 C63S E1 (sold 2012 C63 AMG Sedan (Premium & APX)) & 09 C300 Sport 4Matic
I have a set of aftermarket track pads I used on my W204 on only one track event and are still in great shape.
I installed them on my W205 last season for an event and they were a perfect fit as they are using the exact same caliper. The front pads I used are Endless EIP162MX72.
Rear pads are of course different and dont fit the W205
I swap back to the OEM pads for Street use.
It may be that the W204 and W205 OEM pads may be using a different compound hence may have different part numbers but I can assure you that the physical size of the pads are the same.
I installed them on my W205 last season for an event and they were a perfect fit as they are using the exact same caliper. The front pads I used are Endless EIP162MX72.
Rear pads are of course different and dont fit the W205
I swap back to the OEM pads for Street use.
It may be that the W204 and W205 OEM pads may be using a different compound hence may have different part numbers but I can assure you that the physical size of the pads are the same.
Could the compound be different? In another post I detail how I destroyed the stock pads in nothing flat during a track event and MB told me the car was too new for them to have any replacement pads and had to pull them off the assembly line for me. That took several weeks and in the meantime, I used a set from Porterfield. I would find it odd that MB would tell me there are no parts available if they are in fact the same as the W204. I mean no disrespect with my question, rather just stating my experience.
Thanks.
Kurt
Thanks.
Kurt
Last edited by Pit-Pony; Apr 28, 2016 at 12:28 PM.
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2005 s600 , 2005 Cl600 , 2004 Sl600
Pagid Racing Brake Pads
We offer some great prices on PAgid brake pads over at TRG (The Racers Group). My name is Tyler, I am the Parts Manager here. Let me know that you saw this and i will try to help you on a deal for some racing pads. 707-935-3999
pads are $500 in CCB to replace. i have the part number on a diff thread and need to be special ordered from Germany. Also CCB's are not the same thickness as standard iron pads. they are about 1/2 as thick so don't let the service tech tell you are 50% gone. have them measure and compare with the AMG Spec thickness.
Confirmed Pagid does make pad replacements for CCB.
Pagid has RS29 pads that are very high performance but they're noisy / squeaky as a race pad.
Confirmed Pagid does make pad replacements for CCB.
Pagid has RS29 pads that are very high performance but they're noisy / squeaky as a race pad.
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2016 Mercedes Benz C63s AMG
i just received a set of Carbon Kevlar Porterfield R4-S pads and am putting them on tonight. They are said to have amazing stopping power and easy on rotors. Plus a lot less brake dust. Ran me $450 shipped. I'll post back here once I put a few miles on them.
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'16 C63-S
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2016 Mercedes Benz C63s AMG
Update on Portefield R4-S pads
Initial feel while driving is almost exactly like stock. After a few miles and getting them warmed up and worn in, initial bite is far better than stock and stopping power is far superior. Also I haven't heard one sound from the brakes, before it was awful.
Ill report back on brake dust since I've only been driving on them for a day, but so far it's looking good. Usually after driving for a night I'll need to wipe off my rims because of brake dust. With the R4-S I haven't noticed any yet.
Ill report back on brake dust since I've only been driving on them for a day, but so far it's looking good. Usually after driving for a night I'll need to wipe off my rims because of brake dust. With the R4-S I haven't noticed any yet.
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Initial feel while driving is almost exactly like stock. After a few miles and getting them warmed up and worn in, initial bite is far better than stock and stopping power is far superior. Also I haven't heard one sound from the brakes, before it was awful.
Ill report back on brake dust since I've only been driving on them for a day, but so far it's looking good. Usually after driving for a night I'll need to wipe off my rims because of brake dust. With the R4-S I haven't noticed any yet.
Ill report back on brake dust since I've only been driving on them for a day, but so far it's looking good. Usually after driving for a night I'll need to wipe off my rims because of brake dust. With the R4-S I haven't noticed any yet.
