renewgeorgia

Hi,
I have very squeaky brakes. I was told by dealership to go to another shop where they can put on non OEM ceramics which are better. The other shop said the OEM is the best ones for the car. Went to another shop, they first told me that they will put on better aftermarket brakes, then when inspected the car, their mechanic said no, just use the OEM. When they gave me their estimate they said they would use OEM replacement, and it would be the same quality. They said OEM is a mixture of metallic and ceramic and so would their replacement.

So by now... completely confused.

Anyone know, is OEM a mix of ceramic and metallic?

What is the best brake pads for the car regarding not squeaking?

How about rotors, do they matter at all i regards to squeaking? Is there a replacement for rotors that is better?

I do not need it to stop better, just not squeak.

Any advice is appreciated.
Thanks

TennesseeZ4

Here is a link to an older forum postings addressing some aftermarket pads. https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...eplcement.html

renewgeorgia

Thanks!
From the various threads I found:


Racing Brakes
FR $189
https://www.racingbrake.com/SearchRe...nsive_Search=Y

Rear $144
https://www.racingbrake.com/SearchRe...nsive_Search=Y



Hawk FR $168
https://www.tirerack.com/brakes/brak...3&autoModClar=

Rear, could not find on site?


ECB RedStuff FR $200 Rear $95
http://www.placeforbrakes.com/produc...&car_year=2013

I could not find on the main site or dealer sites Akebono Ceramic pads for a 2013 SL550
.

Anyone better than the other in peoples opinions?

Say I buy the racing brake ones, what else do I need to use to make it not squeak?
Brake paste?
Anti squeal something or another?

The local shops and dealers in my area have no idea... I pretty much need to tell them exactly what parts to put on so any help in determining what else is needed is greatly appreciated. Side note, the four new tires I put on a few months ago, just noticed they "Staggered" them not front and back but left side and right side... So the tires on the driver side were larger than the ones on the passenger side. I probably should have noticed, but.. I didnt.

jetjok

I can't be of any real help as to what brake pads to use, but I would say, perhaps you should find someone else to work on your car. It's bad enough that they can't figure out which brake pad to use, but to then incorrectly mount your new tires....

threeMBs

Exactly!

TennesseeZ4

IMO, it may save you a great deal of time and money to take the car to a MB dealer and have them do a brake review, as well as a quick look-about to see what else may be askew. The tire issue is not a confidence builder.

eddieo45

I used Porterfield pads on my CLKs and would get a few years out of them with no squeaking. Then I switched to THESE which I liked a lot. The pads on there now do squeak when I brake lightly....