Performance brake pads
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1997 E 320
Performance brake pads
Does anyone know of good brake pads that go good with
Brembo Cross drilled front brake rotors?
something not stock obviously, but anyone know any specific brand ?
Brembo Cross drilled front brake rotors?
something not stock obviously, but anyone know any specific brand ?
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209/W210 Estate /W211 modded by MBENZNL
I Use Porterfield Pads..They are a Low dust and Dont Chew up the rotors.Several sites sell drilled rotors done.....
Porterfield is located in CostaMesa CA
I Would recommend to have the Brake rotors Treated ala Cyro Treatment Makes Them Last up to three times longer.Porterfield also does The Treatment in house.
Then a cad plate finish to help prevent rust on the Hub area
I Did Mine Three Years ago and They Still look like new
Porterfield is located in CostaMesa CA
I Would recommend to have the Brake rotors Treated ala Cyro Treatment Makes Them Last up to three times longer.Porterfield also does The Treatment in house.
Then a cad plate finish to help prevent rust on the Hub area
I Did Mine Three Years ago and They Still look like new
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I use PBR Deluxe, ordered from FastLane. No dirt whatsoever. Before, I have to clean the rim almost on weekly basic (but ususally it takes only a day or two for it to get dirty again, especially since I have chromed rims).
Now, no dirt, no noise, and the car stops on a dime.
Now, no dirt, no noise, and the car stops on a dime.
Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
I Use Porterfield Pads..They are a Low dust and Dont Chew up the rotors.Several sites sell drilled rotors done.....
Porterfield is located in CostaMesa CA
I Would recommend to have the Brake rotors Treated ala Cyro Treatment Makes Them Last up to three times longer.Porterfield also does The Treatment in house.
Then a cad plate finish to help prevent rust on the Hub area
I Did Mine Three Years ago and They Still look like new
I Use Porterfield Pads..They are a Low dust and Dont Chew up the rotors.Several sites sell drilled rotors done.....
Porterfield is located in CostaMesa CA
I Would recommend to have the Brake rotors Treated ala Cyro Treatment Makes Them Last up to three times longer.Porterfield also does The Treatment in house.
Then a cad plate finish to help prevent rust on the Hub area
I Did Mine Three Years ago and They Still look like new
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2022 CLS450 AMG 4Matic
Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
I Use Porterfield Pads..They are a Low dust and Dont Chew up the rotors.Several sites sell drilled rotors done.....
Porterfield is located in CostaMesa CA
I Would recommend to have the Brake rotors Treated ala Cyro Treatment Makes Them Last up to three times longer.Porterfield also does The Treatment in house.
Then a cad plate finish to help prevent rust on the Hub area
I Did Mine Three Years ago and They Still look like new
I Use Porterfield Pads..They are a Low dust and Dont Chew up the rotors.Several sites sell drilled rotors done.....
Porterfield is located in CostaMesa CA
I Would recommend to have the Brake rotors Treated ala Cyro Treatment Makes Them Last up to three times longer.Porterfield also does The Treatment in house.
Then a cad plate finish to help prevent rust on the Hub area
I Did Mine Three Years ago and They Still look like new
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You can Take ANY Brake Rotor to Porterfield and Have Them Treat it.
Takes a couple of days..I Would Call Porterfield For Prices
Porterfield 949 548 4470
Takes a couple of days..I Would Call Porterfield For Prices
Porterfield 949 548 4470
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From: SFV, SoCal
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Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
You can Take ANY Brake Rotor to Porterfield and Have Them Treat it.
Takes a couple of days..I Would Call Porterfield For Prices
Porterfield 949 548 4470
You can Take ANY Brake Rotor to Porterfield and Have Them Treat it.
Takes a couple of days..I Would Call Porterfield For Prices
Porterfield 949 548 4470
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2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
I have to agree,Porterfield pads are the way to go.Just had B service and with the R4S pads on twice as long as the Pagids,they show less than 1/3 the wear.
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Well I have not been very happy with the Porterfields. I have gone through two sets of rotors in 20K miles due to pad deposits on the rotors. Yes I bedded them in correctly. I even tried a different rotor from the stock rotors the second time and still had uneven pad deposition leading to brake shudder. In addition I find the pedal effort to be very high even after the pad warms up. I now am trying the Axis Deluxe pads to see if I have better luck with them.
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2014 E550 4matic,, sold 2012 E 350 4matic,,sold 2010 e350 4w,sold 2002 e320 se
Tony I have to think that there is a mechanical issue causing your problem.A sticky piston and/or a warped rotor. My car was brand new when,by chance and for performance/dust reasons,I changed the OEM Pagids at 15,000 and found unusual wear at the inner right front pad.Almost nothing left.
Just did the B service,21,450 and the porters are looking as fat as they were 6000 miles ago.
Another missed problem with rotors is if you wash the car when they are hot.They can warp real fast if cold water hits em.
Just did the B service,21,450 and the porters are looking as fat as they were 6000 miles ago.
Another missed problem with rotors is if you wash the car when they are hot.They can warp real fast if cold water hits em.
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Stemags: I'll be sure to measure pad thickness when I replace my rotors and install the Axxis pads. I haven't noticed anything unusual during the prior two brake jobs which I did myself. I have replaced the rotors each time I have done pad changes, and the rotors seem fine for a few months and then the brake shudder starts again.
As far as damaging the rotors during washes, I always wash the car myself first thing in the morning so as not to spray water on hot rotors.
As far as damaging the rotors during washes, I always wash the car myself first thing in the morning so as not to spray water on hot rotors.
