Stop, Lets talk brakes.
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Stop, Lets talk brakes.
So after a week of driving my wheels have gone from gun metal gray to black compliments of brake dust. It's been a helluva week though
I've been perusing the forum for thoughts on pads and rotors and thought it would be good to get updated opinions from everyone on their brake setup. So...
What pads and rotors are you using? (type, brand and model)
How much were they?
How do you like the stopping power compared to stock?
HOW BAD IS THE BRAKE DUST!?
Start listing and I'll edit to tally results up here as we go along.
I've been perusing the forum for thoughts on pads and rotors and thought it would be good to get updated opinions from everyone on their brake setup. So...What pads and rotors are you using? (type, brand and model)
How much were they?
How do you like the stopping power compared to stock?
HOW BAD IS THE BRAKE DUST!?
Start listing and I'll edit to tally results up here as we go along.
Last edited by Thugs Bunny; Aug 9, 2008 at 12:05 AM.
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So after a week of driving my wheels have gone from gun metal gray to black compliments of brake dust. It's been a helluva week though I've been perusing the forum for thoughts on pads and rotors and thought it would be good to get updated opinions from everyone on their brake setup. So...
What pads and rotors are you using? (type, brand and model)
How much were they?
How do you like the stopping power compared to stock?
HOW BAD IS THE BRAKE DUST!?
Start listing and I'll edit to tally results up here as we go along.
I've been perusing the forum for thoughts on pads and rotors and thought it would be good to get updated opinions from everyone on their brake setup. So...What pads and rotors are you using? (type, brand and model)
How much were they?
How do you like the stopping power compared to stock?
HOW BAD IS THE BRAKE DUST!?
Start listing and I'll edit to tally results up here as we go along.
I have drilled front rotors as you do, I got the fronts and rears from Autohaus AZ.. for about 350 shipped...
I don;t really have a brake dust issue anymore like before.. You won't either as soon as you loose those factory pads. They SUCK!!
No I get dus, but just like any other car and after a long long while , but I wash petty regularly, and its never Black like it used to be..
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I bookmarked the following for when mine need replacement (still a while off) -
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/146209-akebono-brake-pads.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...otors-use.html
And https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/169374-brake-job-instructions.html for"How-To."
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/146209-akebono-brake-pads.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w220...otors-use.html
And https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w220/169374-brake-job-instructions.html for"How-To."
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So after a week of driving my wheels have gone from gun metal gray to black compliments of brake dust. It's been a helluva week though I've been perusing the forum for thoughts on pads and rotors and thought it would be good to get updated opinions from everyone on their brake setup. So...
What pads and rotors are you using? (type, brand and model)
How much were they?
How do you like the stopping power compared to stock?
HOW BAD IS THE BRAKE DUST!?
Start listing and I'll edit to tally results up here as we go along.
I've been perusing the forum for thoughts on pads and rotors and thought it would be good to get updated opinions from everyone on their brake setup. So...What pads and rotors are you using? (type, brand and model)
How much were they?
How do you like the stopping power compared to stock?
HOW BAD IS THE BRAKE DUST!?
Start listing and I'll edit to tally results up here as we go along.
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So I talked to my independent yesterday about the Akebonos and he said that while they reduce dust, they have a tendency to overheat and warp the rotors. He said they have had experience where guys have changed rotors more often than pads! I'm thinking that could be a significant fly in this ointment. Anyone experienced this? Any other ideas? Carbon rotors?
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So I talked to my independent yesterday about the Akebonos and he said that while they reduce dust, they have a tendency to overheat and warp the rotors. He said they have had experience where guys have changed rotors more often than pads! I'm thinking that could be a significant fly in this ointment. Anyone experienced this? Any other ideas? Carbon rotors?
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It is all about opinions here ..... I just ordered a set of Akebono pads (front and back) from tirerack, and zimmerman slotted rotors (front and back) from autohausaz.
I hate the brake dust and have had good stopping power with ceramic pads in the past, so I can't wait to try them!
I hate the brake dust and have had good stopping power with ceramic pads in the past, so I can't wait to try them!
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Stopping power is exceptional but I don't have any real statistics to make any claims of improvement. Brake dust is normal IMO, but I don't drive much (6k miles a year). Good luck!
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I will report my findings in a week or two
I have same rotors (zimmerman) ordered for both front and rear from Autohausaz, as chriscobal. I choose to get my ceramic pads (Akebono) from Tirerack, instead of the oem pads, as they are supposidely quieter AND less dust!!!
Will get those all installed early next week and drive on them for a week and update my findings. The stock pads (or whatever were on car, are really bad with the dust, so I will try to see if there are any identifyable markings on them and report those as well.
Will get those all installed early next week and drive on them for a week and update my findings. The stock pads (or whatever were on car, are really bad with the dust, so I will try to see if there are any identifyable markings on them and report those as well.
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If you want good performance and reduced brake dust, go with Porterfield's R4S compound. I use them on all my cars and have always been impressed with the performance on the street, as well as the track....... and almost no brake dust!
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