My front brake pads are wearing very thin. Anyone recommend any good pads. Thanks in advance.

 

just got merc to do mine much better.

 

I have a set of OEM front pads if you're interested, feel free to PM me.

 

I like the Akebono pads I have on my 209. Virtually no dust and they stop the car equally as well as the OEM.

 

What akebono part# did you get? I don't remember seeing any front akebono pads for our car listed on Tirerack.

Thanks!

 

I also recommend the Akebono Euro.

 

Im about to change my too...so does it makes any squeaking sounds when you hit it??

 

Coin - http://www.car-stuff.com/store/?D=ak...68+11198&Nty=1

M-BENZ - No squeeling or squeeking. I was and am very happy with these pads. I will definitely purchase them again.

 

I would also Say that it is very easy to change the brake pads out on our cars. If you can change a tire you can change the pads.

 

Thanks, that's what I thought! I just want to double check because if I input 2006 CLK500, there's no akebono front pads available. (Even though your link describes Akebono Brake Pad Set - Euro - Ceramic 2003-2006 Mercedes Benz CLK500 is available).

 

wth? it happens to me too...I put 04-CLK320 it only shows the pad for the Rear one and the front one is not available Can someone help me please? I need the front one (Akebono)

 

Maybe just call them and ask. See what they say.

 

anybody use green stuff? they are $10 more than Akebono online

 

where?? show me...lol

 

akebono euro for sure...no dust, stops better than oem, lasts way longer...no sqealing either...

 

Any special tools needed to change brake pads or can you use standard metric wrenches and sockets?

 

I used EBC RedStuff on the CL and have been thoroughly impressed with the performance. Low dust and good stopping power for a ceramic pad. Really though, you can't go wrong with either EBC or Akebono.

 

Can u give me the link where u bought that EBC PAD???

 

It's very easy to change the brake pads, I did it with the help of my six-year-old. I found good instructions on the internet: http://www.cockeyed.com/lessons/brak...eshoes01.shtml

It would be a good idea to have a C-clamp handy to push back the piston. I didn't have one around so I used a woodworking clamp and that was OK too.

 

has anyone here done rotor change themselves? how hard is it to take the old rotors off?