big_mike1979

I wanted to thank pancho and couple others members that has mentioned the akebono brake pads. Changed the front and rear and took my car for a run high speed and stopping hard and melow and normal, ZERO BRAKE DUST. I'm
very amazed. Stopping is great but feels lil softer and ZERO squeaking

Mka77

They are great pads.

I have ran a couple sets of them. First with stock rotors, and then with R1 Concept drilled/slotted rotors. Never had a squeaking problem with them.

ZERO dust is the real treat. Stopping power is a little softer bite than the OEM pads. But for everyday commuting they perform very well. Enjoy...

big_mike1979

u r correct... lovely

Pancho

Gentlemen, you are most welcome.

RickTheRuler727

Stupid question, but I have been looking into getting a set of Akebono's, and they have two different kinds for the rear, 2 pin caliper, or 1 pin caliper. How can I tell which one I need? I took a quick look, and I think I have 2 pin, but I'm not positive.. TIA...

MarcusF

Dual pin pads are typically on CLK55s.

dlbehrns

the 99/320 came w/both 1 and 2 pin rear pads and I don't remember how you tell the difference without looking but, I do have the two pin on mine and, my car which was manufactured in the later part of 98 but titled in 99. I have Porterfiled R4S pads now and would concur in that there is no dust to speak of put diminished pedal feel. I think a harder or ceramic pad will do that whereas the oem pad is non metalic/ceramic and softer but gives better feel and more black dust.

2001_clk430

My car light up to get my break replace how would I know if I need to replace the front or rear or all around? Also can I get the part # for rear and front. I have a 2001 430

big_mike1979

sorry for the late reply .. I would change both bro....

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...1&autoModClar=

front is EUR853
rear if u have 1 pin is: EUR873
rear if u have 2 pin is :EUR603