SL/R230: New 2 MB. Akebono or EBC Red Stuff.
05-08-2012, 12:48 PM
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2007 SL550 Premium
New 2 MB. Akebono or EBC Red Stuff.
New MB SL550 owner. Want to change the brake pads. Should I go with the Akebono rear EURO ULTRA - PREMIUM part # AKEUR986 and front Akebono EURO ULTRA - PREMIUM part # AKEUR847 - OR - go with the Akebono rear PRO ACT ULTRA PREMIUM part # WO133-1791781 and Akebono front EURO ULTRA PREMIUM part number WO133-1609801 ?
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Go with EBC rear YELLOW STUFF 4000 ORGANIC part # E35DP41491R and EBC front YELLOW STUFF 4000 ORGANIC PART # ED35DP4136R ?
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Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated !
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Go with EBC rear YELLOW STUFF 4000 ORGANIC part # E35DP41491R and EBC front YELLOW STUFF 4000 ORGANIC PART # ED35DP4136R ?
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Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated !
05-08-2012, 02:23 PM
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06 CLS55 w/ P030, 05 Jag S Type R, 05 TBird-68 Dodge Charger R/T-440 w/4speed I'm original owner
I have used both
The Akebono are zero dust on the rims. Both have similar braking performance (red stuff)
The Akebono are zero dust on the rims. Both have similar braking performance (red stuff)
05-09-2012, 04:06 AM
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05-13-2012, 12:40 AM
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Been using the Akebono pads with stock rotors for over a 15k miles and they are holding up great. Virtually no cleaning required, performs better than stock, and still no squeaking.
