When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
If it hasn't been mentioned, the rears are the problem. FL and pre-FL rear pads are quite different. The fronts are prtty much the same. First time I ordered Red Stuff for a FL 20 C63S coupe, the rear pads had the silver tabs and did not fit. A year later they caught up with the design and I got the correct rear pads. The FL versions have the traditional side tabs we're use to. Call the company you're buying from and verify before you buy.
If it hasn't been mentioned, the rears are the problem. FL and pre-FL rear pads are quite different. The fronts are prtty much the same. First time I ordered Red Stuff for a FL 20 C63S coupe, the rear pads had the silver tabs and did not fit. A year later they caught up with the design and I got the correct rear pads. The FL versions have the traditional side tabs we're use to. Call the company you're buying from and verify before you buy.
oh okay great, i got the correct rear pads. Oh wow I didn't know the fronts are interchangeable.... the current front pads i have don't have the huge circular tabs on them, so i thought they wouldn't fit the calipers!
oh okay great, i got the correct rear pads. Oh wow I didn't know the fronts are interchangeable.... the current front pads i have don't have the huge circular tabs on them, so i thought they wouldn't fit the calipers!
Double check on the fronts. Mine had the circular tabs.
Did you bed in your new pads and rotors? If not that's probably causing your noise. Follow this procedure.
Thanks for response.
The street compounds doesn’t need to be bedded. I’ve had a call with their ops about that.
When you change discs and pads together wearing starts evenly, so discs are in the best operating state.
Noise happens in some temperature range not always. If driving aggressively and it’s hot, there is no noise. When you chill in the streets and press slightly it starts then, but if I depress harder it’s gone. Clearly indication about materials. “High performance noisy brake” bs happens
I haven’t change clips and other hardware components tho they were in a good condition.
I’m coming to conclusion that noise cannot be avoided.
It’s not too loud, but still embarrassing kinda. You drive in the streets with this car and brake squeak, lol
Last edited by ggogobera; Nov 21, 2021 at 03:41 PM.
The street compounds doesn’t need to be bedded. I’ve had a call with their ops about that.
When you change discs and pads together wearing starts evenly, so discs are in the best operating state.
Noise happens in some temperature range not always. If driving aggressively and it’s hot, there is no noise. When you chill in the streets and press slightly it starts then, but if I depress harder it’s gone. Clearly indication about materials. “High performance noisy brake” bs happens
I haven’t change clips and other hardware components tho they were in a good condition.
I’m coming to conclusion that noise cannot be avoided.
It’s not too loud, but still embarrassing kinda. You drive in the streets with this car and brake squeak, lol
Interesting to hear this feedback. I have fitted new brakes - OEM rotors with Porterfield RS4 pads front and rear and have absolutely no noise (stockers were very squeaky!). Front have probably 4k miles and rears 1.5k miles on them.
Interesting to hear this feedback. I have fitted new brakes - OEM rotors with Porterfield RS4 pads front and rear and have absolutely no noise (stockers were very squeaky!). Front have probably 4k miles and rears 1.5k miles on them.
Yeah, it’s very strange and I’m surprised as well.
It shouldn’t have noise. Others have posted that they are quite.
It might be my driving style, sometimes I drive very aggressively which can be a factor for street compounds
I bought these pads from Tire Rack for my 2020 C63s and my installer is telling me that the front is the wrong size and also the pads should of came with silencers. Also since i have a electronic parking brake that his computer will not mirror up with my car for the command code ?. I verified the part number with Porterfield website as well. Thoughts?
and my installer is saying the front pad is wrong and I also verified the part number with Porterfield. The next thing is that he's saying they should of came with a silencer, is this true for the 2020 C63s ?
Last edited by dreupnu1; Feb 25, 2022 at 10:41 AM.
Reason: forgot to put the model
I bought these pads from Tire Rack for my 2020 C63s and my installer is telling me that the front is the wrong size and also the pads should of came with silencers. Also since i have a electronic parking brake that his computer will not mirror up with my car for the command code ?. I verified the part number with Porterfield website as well. Thoughts?
and my installer is saying the front pad is wrong and I also verified the part number with Porterfield. The next thing is that he's saying they should of came with a silencer, is this true for the 2020 C63s ?
Recently I had front brakes and rotors replaced at MB Dealership for 2019 C63s. The 2 Invoice photos below shows what parts were used with Part #. Don't know about a Silencer? Hope it helps.
I bought these pads from Tire Rack for my 2020 C63s and my installer is telling me that the front is the wrong size and also the pads should of came with silencers. Also since i have a electronic parking brake that his computer will not mirror up with my car for the command code ?. I verified the part number with Porterfield website as well. Thoughts?
This is interesting as I've never hear of anyone having issues with the front brake pads being the incorrect size. Ppl have reported issues with the rear brake pads between model years. I believe the rear pads changed for either MY18 or 19. Did you installer compare your existing pads to the new Hawk one's you bought?
Not sure what installer is referring to when he says silencers? Is he talking about the shim plate that some pads have on the piston contact side, or is he talking about the anti-squeal paste that should be placed on the piston contact side? Not all pads have shim plates and you can choose to add them should you wish. Some think it provides a better thermal shield against heat transfer between the pads and pistons/brake fluid. Not all pads come with the anti-squeal paste either. Its a common shop supplied material you installer should have. It can also be bought at your local auto parts store for a very small amount of money.
Your installer should need to plug your car into his computer to release the electronic park brake. It can be done using the steering wheel and instrument cluster. The video below shows you how to do it on the FL models.
you need an m12 spline. I'd watch a few videos on replacing Porsche brakes. similar setup. rears may be similar to a Camry but the fronts are going to be different. use a screw driver to give some space between front pads before removing.
is there anything less expensive than the porterfields for the base c63 with gray calipers? i found nothing
Check out rock auto. I'm trying out the dynamic friction 5000 front and rear for a bit. If they aren't good I'll change with OEM or porter field on next try. They are about $120 for front and rear.
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.
Frustrated
