Brake Question???
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Brake Question???
Hi all, needing to replace rotors and pads. I found these at Brakeworld, anyone have these?
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...624&invidtype=
Also, they sell Rotex and SP Graphite pads, pretty close in price, is one better than the other?
Thanks in advance
Dave
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...624&invidtype=
Also, they sell Rotex and SP Graphite pads, pretty close in price, is one better than the other?
Thanks in advance
Dave
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Re: Brake Question???
Originally posted by Noredline
Hi all, needing to replace rotors and pads. I found these at Brakeworld, anyone have these?
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...624&invidtype=
Also, they sell Rotex and SP Graphite pads, pretty close in price, is one better than the other?
Hi all, needing to replace rotors and pads. I found these at Brakeworld, anyone have these?
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...624&invidtype=
Also, they sell Rotex and SP Graphite pads, pretty close in price, is one better than the other?
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Re: Brake Questions
Hi, well, they seem to wear out quite rapidly to begin with. I understand it is a very heavy vehicle, but it seems that I am replacing pads every 6 months and rotors about every year. I put Porterfields on last fall, acutally, my dealer put them on for me, and they have squeeked since day one. I am not sure if they used the methods and silencing materials that came with the pads, so I cant say if its the pads or the install. Dont get me wrong, my SA's are the best, and have never had the car serviced elsewhere since I bought it two and a half years ago. Anyway, I am hoping that these Brembos, and different pads will maybe last longer, and be quieter. Sorry, a rather long explanation.
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Anyway, I am hoping that these Brembos, and different pads will maybe last longer, and be quieter.
Anyway, I am hoping that these Brembos, and different pads will maybe last longer, and be quieter.
I don't have a problem with OEM pads and OEM rotors, properly installed with anti-squeel paste or spray, being noisy.
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Interesting, I was not aware of the stress cracking potential, thank you for your advice. Though, I have seen drilled rotors on a number of stock vehicles, including some AMG models and Porsche vehicles as well. What is the benefit to them other than dissipating heat quicker and less likelyhood of warping? I guess on those types of vehicles the brakes would heat up faster with heavier braking? I've also checked at German Star, may just simply keep the OEM rotors and pads after all. How often do you need to change your brake pads? Is 6 months reasonable, I do a lot of driving also, maybe 25k per year.
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Originally posted by Noredline
Interesting, I was not aware of the stress cracking potential, thank you for your advice. Though, I have seen drilled rotors on a number of stock vehicles, including some AMG models and Porsche vehicles as well.
Interesting, I was not aware of the stress cracking potential, thank you for your advice. Though, I have seen drilled rotors on a number of stock vehicles, including some AMG models and Porsche vehicles as well.
Originally posted by Noredline
What is the benefit to them other than dissipating heat quicker and less likelyhood of warping?
What is the benefit to them other than dissipating heat quicker and less likelyhood of warping?
"Drilled" rotors have an advantage in the wet for sure. "Warped rotors" on modern vehicles, especially vehicles with thick rotors like the ML, isn't warping but it's usually uneven pad transfer that causes a pulsing feeling through the brake pedal and/or a shuddering through the steering wheel during braking.
My front pads last 15-20k miles, rears a bit longer.
OEM rotors are usually good for at least two pad changes for me, or rather my wife who drives the ML the most these days.
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Re: Brake Question???
Originally posted by Noredline
Hi all, needing to replace rotors and pads. I found these at Brakeworld, anyone have these?
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...624&invidtype=
Also, they sell Rotex and SP Graphite pads, pretty close in price, is one better than the other?
Thanks in advance
Dave
Hi all, needing to replace rotors and pads. I found these at Brakeworld, anyone have these?
http://www.brakeworld.com/catalog.as...624&invidtype=
Also, they sell Rotex and SP Graphite pads, pretty close in price, is one better than the other?
Thanks in advance
Dave
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Daaaaam SPG, you are a wealth of information, thank you. Also, sounds like your pad wear is similar to mine, I dont feel so bad anymore. Thank you.
Richard, sounds like you are happy with yours, thank you for confiming the squealing, and that it isnt just my car. I had them put on my wife's CLK320 and hers are actually worse than mine. I ended up purchasing from German Star, all OEM rotors, pads and sensors for under $700+ shipping. Waaaaaaay better prices than from my parts department.
Thank you both for your input
Richard, sounds like you are happy with yours, thank you for confiming the squealing, and that it isnt just my car. I had them put on my wife's CLK320 and hers are actually worse than mine. I ended up purchasing from German Star, all OEM rotors, pads and sensors for under $700+ shipping. Waaaaaaay better prices than from my parts department.
Thank you both for your input
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