Brake Question
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well it depends whether u want to spend $3000+ on brembo or $600+ on stock
unless you are doing some hardcore driving then i'd say go with stock. pointless to me paying that much just for the name
unless you are doing some hardcore driving then i'd say go with stock. pointless to me paying that much just for the name
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You can also upgrade to brembo factory replacement rotors. This will add some aesthetic appeal to your car and wheels. Its not too expenssive, check at evosport, they have all the specs and prices. I believe they have cross drilled and slotted rotors.... i would go for the cross drilled 
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Yes, they work with factory pads. In fact, there aren't any aftermarket pads that I recommend for the MB. They will probably wear your pads marginally faster, but I haven't seen any difference noticable to mention.
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Originally posted by Mach430
Yes, they work with factory pads. In fact, there aren't any aftermarket pads that I recommend for the MB. They will probably wear your pads marginally faster, but I haven't seen any difference noticable to mention.
Yes, they work with factory pads. In fact, there aren't any aftermarket pads that I recommend for the MB. They will probably wear your pads marginally faster, but I haven't seen any difference noticable to mention.
There are no after market brake pads that you would recommend? I was hoping that one of the after market brands would have less brake dust. Like Performance Friction, Hawk, or any of the others.
Tim
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Originally posted by Timster
Ben,
There are no after market brake pads that you would recommend? I was hoping that one of the after market brands would have less brake dust. Like Performance Friction, Hawk, or any of the others.
Tim
Ben,
There are no after market brake pads that you would recommend? I was hoping that one of the after market brands would have less brake dust. Like Performance Friction, Hawk, or any of the others.
Tim
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Hey Ben (Mach430), does Brembo make a replacement rotor for the front AMG E55 brakes? If so, how much are they? I noticed that the Evosport website doesn't have a price listed. Thanks
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.............I have used the potterfield Kevlar brake pads. It Squeaks, period. No using the anti-squeak paste does not solve the problem. No "braking in" the brake pads does not solve the problem. It may not squeak for a day or two, but it will squeak. Also wet braking is poor. So I agree with Ben, until they make ceramic brake pads for Mb's, the stock Mb brake pads even with the brake dust is really the only reasonable choice.
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FWIW, I'm using the EBC Greenstuff and no squeaking, no unusual rotor wear and absolutely no dust. I like them until I find out they've ruined my rotors!
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Originally posted by mmgrad
So Ben,
Would Brembo factory replacement drilled rotors work well with MB factory pads?
So Ben,
Would Brembo factory replacement drilled rotors work well with MB factory pads?
