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Old May 18, 2010 | 08:52 AM
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CLK w209 GLC43 coupe
brake pad change recommendations?
Hi all,

its time to change my brake pads... do u have any recommendations?? i want the one that have low brake dust than the OEM ones and cheaper? any recommendations?

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Old May 18, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Akebono
amen to Akebonos
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Old May 19, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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CLK w209 GLC43 coupe
how is it compare to the OEM

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Way better than OEM
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Way better than OEM
+1 Your wheels stay clean instead of getting dirty after 10 miles..
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Originally Posted by dynomite05
Way better than OEM
Compared to OEM, how's the braking performance? Is there any noise (no noise with OEM)?
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braking power should be similar or a lil better, but less dust for sure.
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Compared to OEM, how's the braking performance? Is there any noise (no noise with OEM)?
Noise? After you change your pads, it's pretty common for it to make noise for a while, it should be gone after weeks or month depend on how much you drive.
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My first set started to squeak a little but it was because the person that installed them for me never put the paste on. Now the second time around so far so good. For the little amount of dust they give off I could live with the occasional squeak
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Yeah, im also going to upgrading to Akebono. The OEM brakes are dusty as hell and the noise is insane from time to time.
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which Akebono r u guys using??? its good to hear that there is lesser brake dust i hate to see my rims dirty and its a pain to wash it haha
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which Akebono r u guys using??? its good to hear that there is lesser brake dust i hate to see my rims dirty and its a pain to wash it haha
Akebono Ceramic pads.
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Akebono Ceramic pads.
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My Question, related the changing brake pads: How difficult is it to do yourself (or myself.?) Any special tools needed?
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Some pics I took today before washing the car. You could see the difference in brake dust between the Brembos (Front) and Akebonos (Rear). This is one week of driving.





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I recently tried replacing my pads on my 2006 CLS 55 AMG in the front. My motivation was also the brake dust. I did a little research and ended up selecting the EBC Red Stuff Replacement pads.

After the installation I noticed a load squeal. I couldn’t believe it was coming from my Merc. I drove the car only a hundred miles or so before I decided to put my original pads back on. The squeal was soo loud that I was embarrassed to apply my breaks. People would turn to see what the load noise was coming from.

I couldn’t stand the loud vibration and noise. To EBC’s defense, they do explain in the following link that the brake pads have a material that is lined on the surface that aids in the bedding of the pad. I was too impatient.

http://www.ebcbrakes.com/troubleshooting.shtml
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