E350 Brake Time!
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2007 E550
E350 Brake Time!
A little searching gives me several opinions dating back a bit.
With some years passed since 2008, I'd like to revisit the options and see if we have a consensus on what works best.
I have a 2008 E350 4MATIC that needs pads and rotors all around.
I'd like to say that performance is the highest priority, but damn, I hate the dust like all of you do, especially on my 10-spoke rims. What a ***** to clean...
Anyway, Akebono pads have fans, but their performance is down vs. OEM
Stock rotors seem to be acceptable, but the racer-boy in me kind of likes the drilled/slotted look here on Amazon
Also, is there anything to be aware of before I tear things apart?
I've been a mechanic for 30+ years, but this will be the first W211 brake job I've done. I assume it will all be straightforward, but if secret buttons, hidden bolts, or magic beans are required, I'd like to know!
So, what's the current consensus on rotor/pad combos today?
thanks,
Ducati
With some years passed since 2008, I'd like to revisit the options and see if we have a consensus on what works best.
I have a 2008 E350 4MATIC that needs pads and rotors all around.
I'd like to say that performance is the highest priority, but damn, I hate the dust like all of you do, especially on my 10-spoke rims. What a ***** to clean...
Anyway, Akebono pads have fans, but their performance is down vs. OEM
Stock rotors seem to be acceptable, but the racer-boy in me kind of likes the drilled/slotted look here on Amazon
Also, is there anything to be aware of before I tear things apart?
I've been a mechanic for 30+ years, but this will be the first W211 brake job I've done. I assume it will all be straightforward, but if secret buttons, hidden bolts, or magic beans are required, I'd like to know!
So, what's the current consensus on rotor/pad combos today?
thanks,
Ducati
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2008 E350 4Matic, 2011 E350 4matic
I put Akebono on mine recently. I don't know what the previous owner put on, but I had lots of brake dust and I thought the Akebono were better than what was on there before. I was tired of the dust so the pads were actually only about 1/2 to 2/3 worn so the rotors were fine. I just had the mechanic put them on without replacing the rotors and bleed the brakes. Now it's minimal dust, I use to wipe down the wheels after a car wash, but now it comes out clean.
