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

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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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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
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 08:12 PM
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Old Mar 29, 2011 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by B Feelgood
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
Akebono
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Old 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?
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Old Mar 30, 2011 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by B Feelgood
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
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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
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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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Old Mar 31, 2011 | 09:56 AM
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Thanks for the responses everyone. Bought some OEM rotors, sensors, and the Akebono Euro pads.
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Old 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.
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Originally Posted by B Feelgood
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

EBC RedStuff. low dust, good breaking
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