lifeisgud

It is time to replace brake and rotors on my 00 CLK430. Doing some research and getting some estimates, auto shops recommended to only go with Mercedes parts.
I was told to do not use another brands because it will make noise. I was told this but not only the dealer but also some other shops.

Any input on this? Did anybody experienced noise by using another brands?


Have a nice day,

Leandro

I just ordered R1 Concepts slotted and drilled rotors for less than OEM costs. I read goood things about them here and other car forums. I am awaiting shipment but feedback from the various car boards was positive.

chem1441

Stock Mercedes brake parts are usually pretty good, but stock doesnt mean you have to buy rotors and pads that say Mercedes on the box. Several companies provide these parts to Mercedes and its always cheaper to buy from them instead of the dealer.

I used OEM Brembo rotors and OEM Pagid pads.... so far they have been excellent. No noise....smooth as glass...

Chappy

How many miles are you getting out of a set of pads? What about rotors?

jvfante

FWIW, I have just replaced pads & rotors ('99 CLK320) all around with aftermarket "posi-quiet" brand ceramic pads and solid rotors. Parts cost $350 for both front and rear. After 1k miles, they seem to live up to their billing. Good stopping power, less dust, no break-in period and, best of all, no squeaks.

zdfun

Quick question, when I went to dealer to replace the brakes, they ask me to replace the rotors as well. Is it necessary, is there any good after market rotors that last longer? Thanks in advanced.

krayzie_e99

i bought a set of drilled/slotted rotors and pads from irotors on ebay. they were about 500 bucks. havent had any complaints after about 40k miles on them

overboostTSI

Oem brakes can make noises also. My brother just bought a CLK 430 a couple of weeks ago and the brakes were just done at a MB dealer (verified by reciept & me). The brakes were squealing under low load long braking. I took them apart and put sil-glyde were needed to fix the problem. As long as you don't buy the cheap China junk you should be fine.

Dan

scottster77

lets hear more feedback! i m due for rotors and pads.. R1 rotors ok? Brembo? slotted and cross drill is alright? won't cause any cracking? or just cross drilled? want to hear W208 owners with aftermarket rotors

Jessica90

I would also like to hear some more feedback. I'm also due for brakes and rotors. My warning appeared a few weeks ago.

DevilsAngel

I've wondered about those ebay rotors, I was thinking about getting some when it was time to replace mine. So you haven't had any problems? Thanks for letting us know, now I know for future reference.

jesone430

I just replaced rotors and brakes on my 03 range w r1 concepepts drilled slotted rotors and brake pads off ebay.. Excelent product and the price is outrageous!!! Beautiful looking product also makes the car look like money.. When my clk comes up to needing brakes next, im definitely goin back to r1 concepts..

Leandro

My R1 Concepts are 24 hours old and doing well. Dont forget to upgrade to ceramic pads too!

jesone430

yeah ive been runnin akebono pads on the benz for 2 years now.. Best brake pad by far!!!!

jesone430

ceramic of course!!!

sonnyhoang

hey guys, are all these diff rotors/pads the same size as OEM? i dont htink i can run any other size other than stock with my rims. anyone know? thanks

916CLK

So what is the real deal with R1 Concepts? I have been contemplating between buying R1 concepts or plain Brembo rotors with Akebono Ultra Euro pads.

Has anyone had any experiences with R1 Concepts with respect to cracking / warping? I'm just a little hesitant and wonder if their rotors are reliable.

916CLK

Ok, so I decided to call R1 Concepts and was suprised by their good customer service. Very nice people. They hooked me up with a discount (no tax) so I'll let you guys know how they are once I get them on.

They also told me to let all of you know they will give you guys a discount too. Ask for Long!

clkmilad

as long as you get a decent set of pads and rotors you shouldnt have a problem, all that money for mercedes brakes are bull****..... there usually made my brembo anywayss with a mercedes logo the box

Belificus

Brake noise is caused by a harmonic vibration set up between the pad and the brake rotor. This can usually be effectiviely eliminated by applying anti-squeal compound which bsically just interupts that harmonic. Now if that doesn't work ( or you want to take steps to ensure that it will not be an issue ) you can put a 45 deg bevel on the leading edge of the brake pad. Many performance brake pad manufactures will ship their pads with this bevel already there. This is ( of course ) different from the low-tech wear indicator which is a bent piece of metal that eventually will contact the rotor when the pad wears away. What an AWFUL sound!

clkmilad

Some good deals i have bought and used myself are buybrakes.com and also ebay but make sure there real brembo rotors not the magnum ones....