Aftermarket Brake Pads
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2015 C300, 2025 GLC300 4Matic
Aftermarket Brake Pads
Has anyone installed dust-free aftermarket brake pads? Did they squeal, and did you notice any difference in braking? Did you have to disable the computer brake pad monitoring, and did you get a fault indication?
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I tried the EBC green stuff on my E430.
The only difference I noticed was that they squealed like crazy. So loud that I would get a headache from the high pitched squeal.
I tolerated this for about 1000 miles thinking it would go away, but nope it never did.
I also did not notice any less dust.
So in the end I went back to the factory brake pads.
The only difference I noticed was that they squealed like crazy. So loud that I would get a headache from the high pitched squeal.
I tolerated this for about 1000 miles thinking it would go away, but nope it never did.
I also did not notice any less dust.
So in the end I went back to the factory brake pads.
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'01 C240/6
There are a lot of others that you can get.
I've used Repco/Axxis Deluxe and Metalmasters pads in many Euro cars over the past 15 years. They don't tend to squeal, are easy on the rotors (I've gotten 100,000+ miles on rotors) and make about 5% of the dust.
Those dusty OEM pads just are not necessary.
I've used Repco/Axxis Deluxe and Metalmasters pads in many Euro cars over the past 15 years. They don't tend to squeal, are easy on the rotors (I've gotten 100,000+ miles on rotors) and make about 5% of the dust.
Those dusty OEM pads just are not necessary.
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portified RS-4 brake pads are suspose to be very good. They are dustless and still accommodate the brake pad wear sensors. you can buy them at www.myroadster.net. many people have installed them and are very happy with them.
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I'm not sure if the Porterfields will be any better than the EBC Green Stuff in terms of squealing. This is what Mach430 once wrote about Porterfields for his CLK:
I think the squealing prompted him to get his Brembo Big Brake kit sooner though.
My porterfields squeal so loud that truckers get envious of me. Ever since I've had them, I completely regret them. This problem should be fixed when I get the time to have my rotors polished. But for now, it's embarrasing.
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Porterfields Okay So Far
Ordered a set of fronts for my '93 300E and installed them 2/2/2002. Within the first 20 miles, there was slight squealing and some dusting. Since then, there's been absolutely no squealing and the brake dust reduction is as advertised: 90% or better.
Question: What exactly are OEM pads made of? 100% organic?
Question: What exactly are OEM pads made of? 100% organic?
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In researching the Porterfields, I didn't see anything that explicitly mentioned a break-in period. The one thing I did see cautioned against using new Porterfields with brand new rotors. New rotors with used pads or new pads with used rotors was okay though.
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PORTERFIELDS
I Have PORTERFIELDs on Both My 210 Wagon and my Wifes C COUPE (with new Cross Drilled rotors) With No Squeak or noise
I Used Mercedes Benz Factory anti squeak and Cleaned the edges @45 with a file ...So Far So Good!!
I have Used PORTERFIELDs on several cars with NO PROBLEMS
I Used Mercedes Benz Factory anti squeak and Cleaned the edges @45 with a file ...So Far So Good!!
I have Used PORTERFIELDs on several cars with NO PROBLEMS
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A couple of weeks ago, I put on a set of cross drilled rotors and poterfield pads on the rear of my 1999 ML320. So far I have had no squeal and much less dust. Performance also seems to be a bit better as well.
DO NOT use EBC brake pads with OEM rotors. A few people have reported warped rotors using this combination.
DO NOT use EBC brake pads with OEM rotors. A few people have reported warped rotors using this combination.
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Kleen Wheels work too.
I use Kleen Wheels, and they work great. I drive pretty easy, so I haven't noticed any change in the performance of the brakes. They do a great job of keeping the dust totally off the wheel... wheels stay dust free for weeks on end. Road grime, now that's a different story.
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Have used Repco/Axxis MetalMaster pads on several cars including my old E420 with absolutely no problems. No dust, no squeal, great stopping power. Did not hurt the rotors.
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If you're not a highly aggressive driver, Mintex Red Box are a pretty good standard -- stopping power should be about the same as OEM, but dust should be a lot less. Wear should be about the same as OEM as well. You should also be able to get it with wear sensors.
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Ive been using Porterfields since the car had 15K on it.No Dust,no squeak,plenty of pedal,,,very very good pads.In fact,I changed rotors to Brembo,non drilled ,non slotted,,and replaced the R4s pads,,and didnt have to ,,they had 30K miles on them by that time,,,and could have gone another 20K easily.Trick is to use the paste they supply,,on the backing of each pad set,,and Voila,,,no squeaky.BTW Mikey 430,,i finally got around to painting the calipers yellow,,looks real nice.
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Also, "pads" don't squeal, the back of the pad as the piston(s) presses on them is what squeals.
The first time I installed a set of pads I used poor quality, and not enough brake paste. After a few days the squealing started. I removed them, used a better quality paste and made sure I used enough of it and in the right areas (not all over the back of the pads, only the part that makes contact.)
After that, no more squealing.
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I've used Axxis Deluxe with better performance and longer lasting wear than the OEM. I have them in the front and rear and could not be happier with the results. Dust is so low that even if I go a month without washing the car, you can't see any dust on them.
Also, "pads" don't squeal, the back of the pad as the piston(s) presses on them is what squeals.
The first time I installed a set of pads I used poor quality, and not enough brake paste. After a few days the squealing started. I removed them, used a better quality paste and made sure I used enough of it and in the right areas (not all over the back of the pads, only the part that makes contact.)
After that, no more squealing.
Also, "pads" don't squeal, the back of the pad as the piston(s) presses on them is what squeals.
The first time I installed a set of pads I used poor quality, and not enough brake paste. After a few days the squealing started. I removed them, used a better quality paste and made sure I used enough of it and in the right areas (not all over the back of the pads, only the part that makes contact.)
After that, no more squealing.
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