MBWorld.org Forums

CL-Class (W215) 2000-2006: CL 500, CL 600

Just Bought Zimmermann Rotors & Akebono Euro Pads

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Jul 23, 2010 | 04:36 PM
Share
  #1  
~CL500~'s Avatar
~CL500~
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 584
Likes: 3
From: Northern NJ
E90 N54 & W251
Just Bought Zimmermann Rotors & Akebono Euro Pads
The time has come yet again to replace my brakes. For the past 20K or so miles I've used stock rotors and EBC Red pads and have been pleased with the performance, BUT I like change and figured lets try something different.

I've heard good feedback on Zimmermann and Akebono so I took the plunge from autopartswarehouse.com and picked up a front and rear set. I'll post some feedback after the install and break-in period.

Reply
0
Old Jul 26, 2010 | 03:19 PM
Share
  #2  
~CL500~'s Avatar
~CL500~
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 584
Likes: 3
From: Northern NJ
E90 N54 & W251
Pads and rotors installed this past weekend. The hardest part was removing the torx rotor screw on each rotor because it was seized on pretty good. Tapping and penetrating oil didn't work either. Ended up ruining the screw by using a brake pad pin tool and a hammer hitting it counter clockwise until it freed up. What was funny was the rears came off pretty easy.

Bedded the brakes in with a few, gradual 40mph stops and drove today about 70 miles. They're pretty quiet and have a nice pedal feel to them. I'm guessing they'll improve a bit more over the next few hundred miles, but so far so good though.
Reply
0
Old Jul 29, 2010 | 10:21 PM
Share
  #3  
DLaxCL500's Avatar
DLaxCL500
Newbie
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Charlotte, NC
2003 CL600, 40K
...just got pads UPS from Tire Rack for both cars; going on this weekend. Not switching rotors out - yet...
Reply
0
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:04 AM
Share
  #4  
~CL500~'s Avatar
~CL500~
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 584
Likes: 3
From: Northern NJ
E90 N54 & W251
Well, I have a little under 900 miles on the new pads and rotors now. I know this has been said on the forum repeatedly about Akebono pads, but I am truly amazed at the lack of brake dust on my wheels. They're still clean!

Braking feel is just about the same as the EBC RedStuff pads and stock rotors I had before, only with less brake dust.

So far, I'm very pleased.

Reply
0
Old Aug 9, 2010 | 11:39 AM
Share
  #5  
dynomite05's Avatar
dynomite05
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 10
From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Akebono's are the best!
Reply
0
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 01:07 PM
Share
  #6  
db103's Avatar
db103
Junior Member
 
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 31
Likes: 0
2002 CL500 (sold)
~CL500~...where did you buy your akebono pads?
Reply
0
Old Aug 14, 2010 | 01:11 PM
Share
  #7  
dynomite05's Avatar
dynomite05
Out Of Control!!
 
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 10,275
Likes: 10
From: Jerzy
04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
Try Tirerack
Reply
0

Trending Topics

Old Aug 16, 2010 | 02:57 PM
Share
  #8  
~CL500~'s Avatar
~CL500~
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 584
Likes: 3
From: Northern NJ
E90 N54 & W251
Originally Posted by db103
~CL500~...where did you buy your akebono pads?

www.autopartswarehouse.com
Reply
0
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 16, 2010 | 07:21 PM
Share
  #9  
Das Geld 2's Avatar
Das Geld 2
MBWorld Fanatic!
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,359
Likes: 229
SL55, S500
There's no break in procedure for Akebono. It says that on their own instructions
Reply
0
Old Aug 20, 2010 | 02:28 PM
Share
  #10  
~CL500~'s Avatar
~CL500~
Thread Starter
Super Member
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 584
Likes: 3
From: Northern NJ
E90 N54 & W251
Originally Posted by Das Geld
There's no break in procedure for Akebono. It says that on their own instructions
I don't recall seeing anything like that, but I'll take your word for it.
Reply
0
Tags
Back to Subforum
CL-Class (W215)
View Next Unread
new owner...

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes, average.
Show Printable Version
Email this Page

Advanced Search

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:34 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
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.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE