Best Place to buy Replacement Front Rotors & Pads?
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For pads I would get something with less brake dust. I know Evosport sells some.
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04 E55, 12 GL 450(wife)
Are you guys with upgraded rotors and pads feeling a difference in braking?
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My car has 28000 miles and the dealership said the front rotors are glazed and the pads are really low. I was thinking of upgrading to VRP or EVO but I didn't think that the upgrade would make much of a difference.
Are you guys with upgraded rotors and pads feeling a difference in braking?
Are you guys with upgraded rotors and pads feeling a difference in braking?
I am. The fronts are each 10lbs lighter and the rears are about 5lbs, so that alone makes the corners more nimble. Also, I no longer get the brakes overheated red warning. Last thing, the porterfield pads grab much crisper than the OEMs.
You are welcome to my OEM rotors.
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hey jangy, do the porterfield pads squeak? also, have u notice much less brake dust?
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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'm thinking of replacing them now with the EBS Reds with ceramic pads. They also claim to have very low dust.
I have heard, but not confirmed, that pads other than the OEM Brembos on the AMGs will disable the electronic brake pad wear sensors. Can anyone confirm this?
Just my $ .02 worth
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the porterfield pads have a groove in the metal, but no hole in the pad itself for the sensor to fit in. I didn't want to drill any holes in them so I left them out and the dealership dealt with it. I have never changed my pads based on sensor, though
