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My 2020 450 is due for front brakes soon (currently 58k mi) and I want to replace them before I sell it this year for the 2027. Any recommendation on a good source (other than dealer) for OEM rotors & pads?
I use rockauto for parts. For brake pads and rotors, there are better quality parts for less than OEM.
How can you tell if they're better? For instance, I don't really want ceramic brakes, even though they're highly rated.
AutohausAZ lists both OE and Brembo parts, according to my brake package. They seem too inexpensive to be real, but I've used them for years.
I've also used RockAuto with excellent results.
Now I have to find my brake package code. Is the only place to find it on my build sheet, or get a printout from the dealer?.
I think that’s when you have certain driver assistance features activated that use the rears for steering correction. I don’t have those nannies.
"Active Lane Keeping Assist" is that feature. I think it's unsafe and do not use it.
So that's not the reason my rears went first.
The front six-piston pads might contribute to the difference.
How can you tell if they're better? For instance, I don't really want ceramic brakes, even though they're highly rated.
AutohausAZ lists both OE and Brembo parts, according to my brake package. They seem too inexpensive to be real, but I've used them for years.
I've also used RockAuto with excellent results.
Now I have to find my brake package code. Is the only place to find it on my build sheet, or get a printout from the dealer?.
[QUOTE=mikapen;9270127Now I have to find my brake package code. Is the only place to find it on my build sheet, or get a printout from the dealer?.[/QUOTE]
If you've got the original Monroney sticker it should be on there - mine says P31.
I'd like to expand that to the big red brakes on my 2021 AMG package.
I'm going to need rear pads and rotors in the next few thousand miles, and front pads only in about 10.
Following.
You can get the OEM with lifetime replacement warranty from FCP Euro but they will cost more unless you use the "lifetime" replacement at least once.
The best price for OEM I found when I did my red ones was MB Part Source which is MB of Laredo. I doubt I will keep mine long enough to use the "lifetime" warranty so MB Part Source is the route I went. All OEM
I bought a complete exhaust system from FCP Auto. It was factory, and I saved money.
Now I'm looking at Pelican Parts, with a variety of manufacturers.
You can get the OEM with lifetime replacement warranty from FCP Euro but they will cost more unless you use the "lifetime" replacement at least once.
The best price for OEM I found when I did my red ones was MB Part Source which is MB of Laredo. I doubt I will keep mine long enough to use the "lifetime" warranty so MB Part Source is the route I went. All OEM
I've heard people take advantage of FCP Euro's lifetime warranty replacement with oil. How does that work? They really take back your old oil?
I've heard people take advantage of FCP Euro's lifetime warranty replacement with oil. How does that work? They really take back your old oil?
You have to return the oil to get the credit for it so yes, mail or drop it off. i change my oil at 5k miles and its become just a tad cheaper to get free oil and filters. I am based in CT so I just drop the oil once every couple of months. Its store credit so use it on anything. I get my cabin and engine filters from FCP. Makes a lot easier.
Brakes we got done at the dealerahip because we had to get new tires and believe it or not they were cheaper than any other dealership, costco, tirerack etc. We overpaid on the brakes but everything got done in a day, had a very nice loaner and very smooth experience and low downtime
Unfortunately i haven't found a great indy shop yet. Looking for one at the moment.
You can get the OEM with lifetime replacement warranty from FCP Euro but they will cost more unless you use the "lifetime" replacement at least once.
The best price for OEM I found when I did my red ones was MB Part Source which is MB of Laredo. I doubt I will keep mine long enough to use the "lifetime" warranty so MB Part Source is the route I went. All OEM
FCP Euro doesn't have any discs or rear pads for the big red brake U70 kit. Front pads only. And paste.
How can you tell if they're better? For instance, I don't really want ceramic brakes, even though they're highly rated.
AutohausAZ lists both OE and Brembo parts, according to my brake package. They seem too inexpensive to be real, but I've used them for years.
I've also used RockAuto with excellent results.
Now I have to find my brake package code. Is the only place to find it on my build sheet, or get a printout from the dealer?.
I was going to just suggest AutohausAZ. I buy all my OEM parts from them for both my Mercedes.
Last edited by FireRx Captain; Mar 14, 2026 at 09:56 AM.
I was going to just suggest AutohausAZ. I buy all my OEM parts from them for both my Mercedes.
I've used them a lot.
At this early stage of my search, the only two sources I've found that have rotors and pads for the Big Red Brakes (U70) are Pelican and AutohauzAZ.
That U70 is standard on GLE63S and was optional with my 2021 Dynamic Plus Package, which included active sway bar, AMG ARC.
Now I'm investigating pad material.
I've always gotten what I thought was good information from AutohausAZ on the phone for pad opinions.
FCP Euro doesn't have any discs or rear pads for the big red brake U70 kit. Front pads only. And paste.
Actually they do or I should say they did. If you enter the OEM part # the part comes up. I do not know why it does not populate from where you select the vehicle. I found that when you enter the MB part # it does come up though.
Actually they do or I should say they did. If you enter the OEM part # the part comes up. I do not know why it does not populate from where you select the vehicle. I found that when you enter the MB part # it does come up though.
I see several listings on FCP that say "not for U70."
I also search for GLE 63S, which has that package as standard, with same results.
Do you have part numbers for the U70 brake pads and rotors?
I got my front brake parts from FCP Euro for the first replacement at 58k miles. I forgot how heavy these rotors are - 35# for P31 Package U28 Sport brakes. Talk about unsprung weight!
Last edited by GregW / Oregon; Mar 18, 2026 at 02:35 PM.
Can you guys confirm which brake set up I have on my 24 GLE450? I see U28 sport brake system, but I also see P31, which on my sheet says AMG line exterior.
Last edited by unrecognized88; Mar 18, 2026 at 01:57 PM.
Can you guys confirm which brake set up I have on my 24 GLE450? I see U28 sport brake system, but I also see P31, which on my sheet says AMG line exterior.
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