brake pad replacement
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2008 CLK 350 W209
brake pad replacement
Need to replace brake pads front and back. Any suggestions on what type/brand semi-metallic or ceramic? Non-sport. Also, would I require a torx wrench for the job?
Thanks for any advice.........
Thanks for any advice.........
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09 CLK550
I just replaced the front pads (and rotors) on my CLK550 with Brembo parts from autozone.
The front pads only required 2 pins to get tapped through the caliper. I used a very skinny screw driver.
The pads slide out of the caliper without removing it. No torx required. Very easy, maybe 15 minutes per side.
Mine have the 4-pot front caliper, not sure about your 350.
The front pads only required 2 pins to get tapped through the caliper. I used a very skinny screw driver.
The pads slide out of the caliper without removing it. No torx required. Very easy, maybe 15 minutes per side.
Mine have the 4-pot front caliper, not sure about your 350.
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In my experience i have found that genuine MBZ pads perform the best. I've tried Akebono (which were crap) and Porterfield Kevlar pads, which were only about 90% as good as OE pads. Yes, the MBZ pads create black dust, but I;d rather spend time cleaning wheels than cleaning up after a crash. As for rotors, genuine MB are good, but I also like Zimmerman.
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In my experience i have found that genuine MBZ pads perform the best. I've tried Akebono (which were crap) and Porterfield Kevlar pads, which were only about 90% as good as OE pads. Yes, the MBZ pads create black dust, but I;d rather spend time cleaning wheels than cleaning up after a crash. As for rotors, genuine MB are good, but I also like Zimmerman.
I agree with Rodney. I love the feel of the MB OEM pads/rotors.
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Joined: Jun 2019
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2008 CLK 350 W209
I just replaced the front pads (and rotors) on my CLK550 with Brembo parts from autozone.
The front pads only required 2 pins to get tapped through the caliper. I used a very skinny screw driver.
The pads slide out of the caliper without removing it. No torx required. Very easy, maybe 15 minutes per side.
Mine have the 4-pot front caliper, not sure about your 350.
The front pads only required 2 pins to get tapped through the caliper. I used a very skinny screw driver.
The pads slide out of the caliper without removing it. No torx required. Very easy, maybe 15 minutes per side.
Mine have the 4-pot front caliper, not sure about your 350.
Thanks,
Don
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09 CLK550
I can't actually find an answer to that, Brembo doesn't say
https://www.bremboparts.com/asiapaci...ue/pad/P50053N
https://www.bremboparts.com/asiapaci...ue/pad/P50053N
