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Brake Replacement time

Old Jan 1, 2017 | 02:43 PM
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Brake Replacement time

Hello All
I need to replace my brakes on my 2011 GL350 was thinking of using the Power Stop Kit K6706

But was looking for feedback I see alot of people have posted about the Akebono pads from RockAuto.

Any feedback on any other rotors or pads? I like some low dusting with improved performance with out sacrificing initial bite.
Thanks in advance
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Old Jan 5, 2017 | 02:55 PM
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I replaced front brakes (pads and rotors) with Bosch QuietCast. I have driven about 3k miles and they seem pretty good. You can buy them from eeuroparts.com for a little over $200.
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Old Jan 5, 2017 | 05:31 PM
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Typically with ceramic you give up some initial bite but you don't have visible dust.
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Old Jan 7, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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Ceramic are great. I like my EBC Redstuff.

Try Ebay. People sell extras.
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Old Jan 9, 2017 | 11:50 AM
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thanks in advance guys .. I went with OE rotors and Wangar OEX pads and they are working great!
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Originally Posted by carlosrg
thanks in advance guys .. I went with OE rotors and Wangar OEX pads and they are working great!
Did you pay MB prices for the rotors?!?

Looks like the OEx are low-cost ceramic pads. Check back in and let us know how the pads and rotors hold up.
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