brake pad replacement
06-12-2019, 01:37 PM
#1
Newbie
Thread Starter
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.........
06-12-2019, 04:08 PM
#2
Super Member
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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don30068 (06-12-2019)
06-12-2019, 10:42 PM
#3
MBworld Guru
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.
06-13-2019, 10:34 AM
#4
Member
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.
06-13-2019, 10:53 AM
#5
Newbie
Thread Starter
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
06-13-2019, 01:18 PM
#6
Super Member
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
