SL55/63/65/R230 AMG Which brake pads are you using? EBC Redstuff, Hawk, Akebono?

Mar 29, 2011 | 07:51 PM

B Feelgood

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Which brake pads are you using? EBC Redstuff, Hawk, Akebono?

So I need to do a complete brake job on my 2006 SL55. I am planning on buying the OEM rotors but using a different pad. I find that the OEM pads dust a lot and personally mine were very squeaky when approaching stop signs and lights.

Has anyone tried or is anyone running pads other then OEM right now? How does the stopping power and noise compare to the originals? Need to buy parts tomorrow, please share your thoughts

Mar 29, 2011 | 08:12 PM

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Akebono

Mar 29, 2011 | 10:16 PM

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Akebono

Mar 29, 2011 | 10:57 PM

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Thanks for the replies. Do you guys find the stopping power or bite of the pads to be different from OEM pads? Do the Akebonos make any squealing or squeaking noise?

Mar 30, 2011 | 05:06 PM

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Thanks for the replies. Do you guys find the stopping power or bite of the pads to be different from OEM pads? Do the Akebonos make any squealing or squeaking noise?

I really didn't notice any appreciable difference in stopping power. Mine did not make any noise

Mar 30, 2011 | 06:00 PM

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I really didn't notice any appreciable difference in stopping power. Mine did not make any noise

Very low dust too

Mar 30, 2011 | 10:23 PM

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I have Akebono pads on the car now. There's less dust but I liked the feel of the OEM pads better.

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Mar 31, 2011 | 09:56 AM

B Feelgood

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Thanks for the responses everyone. Bought some OEM rotors, sensors, and the Akebono Euro pads.

Mar 31, 2011 | 06:42 PM

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you should check R1concepts.com for the rotors. I had them on my Jeep SRT8 with good results.

Mar 31, 2011 | 08:44 PM

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Anyone who is into performance tuning should check out Evosport's lightweight rotors. They improve both acceleration and steering response. The only downside is the higher price.