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SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: Akebono Ceramic Brake Pad Set for 03' SL55

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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Akebono Ceramic Brake Pad Set for 03' SL55

Any experience with these brake pads with the OEM one piece rotors? I just ordered them on Amazon, they were $114.68 + Free Shipping.
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 10:36 PM
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I like them on my C55
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Old Aug 4, 2015 | 10:49 PM
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I don't drive the car much but I love it, no brake dust
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Old Aug 5, 2015 | 01:05 AM
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I have them and they are brilliant!
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I used up one new set in a day and a half of track driving. I've had good experience with them on the streets and highways in other cars. I like EBC Red Stuff - maybe a little better for braking, and about the same for dusting.
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Thank you for the input, I look forward to installing them next week. I will post some updates once I get some time in with them. I have another brand on my S55, and once you go "dustless", there is no going back.
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Old Sep 15, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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I put them on my 2005 SL55 AMG in April--love them, 1500 miles Fl. to Ma. no dust
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