Brake rotor and pad replacement for CLS400 (c218)
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2016 CLK400
Brake rotor and pad replacement for CLS400 (c218)
I have 2016 CLS400.
I got all rotors and pads replaced at 60k miles. (Mercedes genuine parts were installed)
At 90k mile, the dealer informed me that I need to get the front rotors and pads replaced very soon. And, they quoted $1400 for this brake job.
Any recommendation on the brand of rotors and pads?
I am thinking of going with
I have used Akebono pads on clk500 in the past. I ran 60k miles on these and i ended up selling the car. So, who knows how many miles I could have gone more on those. I have never used Zimmermann Rotors. Any feedback on this brand?
I got all rotors and pads replaced at 60k miles. (Mercedes genuine parts were installed)
At 90k mile, the dealer informed me that I need to get the front rotors and pads replaced very soon. And, they quoted $1400 for this brake job.
Any recommendation on the brand of rotors and pads?
I am thinking of going with
- Zimmermann brake rotors
- Akebono pads
I have used Akebono pads on clk500 in the past. I ran 60k miles on these and i ended up selling the car. So, who knows how many miles I could have gone more on those. I have never used Zimmermann Rotors. Any feedback on this brand?
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CLS500
I've used Powerstop slotted and drilled rotors front and rear with their carbon-fibre/ceramic pads with zero issues.
Better braking performance and way less brake dust.
Better braking performance and way less brake dust.
Last edited by Beer_Bandit; Dec 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM.
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I flagged is post - just to (with luck) get rid of that info.
As for brakes....I prefer the Brembo two piece and LOVE LOVE LOVE the EBC reds. I have that setup on my AMG and non-AMG cars. I did put Zimmerman and Powerstop on the GLS as well as the C. I do not drive them day to day so can not really say.
As for brakes....I prefer the Brembo two piece and LOVE LOVE LOVE the EBC reds. I have that setup on my AMG and non-AMG cars. I did put Zimmerman and Powerstop on the GLS as well as the C. I do not drive them day to day so can not really say.
