NSX2NV

I am needing to get new brake pads and someone told me to get the poterfield rs-4. I went to O'rielly's and PepBoys and the don't offer anything for our cars. Does anyone know where to get these pads for our cars at a reasonable price? I am leaning towards these pads cause they are a direct replacement for the factory ones. Also I've been told they make low dust which is the main reason I want them. Does anyone know of other pads and where to get them that will work with factory calapers and disc and make low dust*?

Thanks!

Yobi1Kanobi

I am wondering the same thing...:shrug:

hbr

EBC Reds- I couldn't be happier. Ceramic, almost no dust, very quiet and priced right.


http://www.performancemarket.com/cat...z&md=E55%20AMG

bassn_07

^^+1

EBC Brake pad were a little noisy at first but after 500 hundreds miles not a single sound. I also couln't be happier/

prodigymb

didnt see EBC red for the front on performance parts.....just rears

bassn_07

I purchsed mine through James, he gave me a great deal.

prodigymb

how much?

bassn_07

pm sent

Timeless

Took about 800 miles on my car for them to finally stop sqealing...but I have mostly interstate miles.

Was worried for a while, but they are quiet now and MUCH less brake dust.

This link should help: http://www.buybrakes.com/ebc/pad-app...edes-Benz.html

E55_GT3wheels

EBC claims the performance in stopping is slightly better than stock also. Do you guys notice any difference that have the EBC reds? I am also up for new brakes soon and looking to get the EBC reds.

prodigymb

found them on amazon. for 139 +s/h
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000PB73UE/...0&linkCode=asn

i got a 50$ gift card - sounds like i'm getting new pads. cant stand the brake dust on the hre's, have to polish the lips every week.

bassn_07

There's definitely less dust then stock...for sure. As for biting, I would call it pretty close favoring the EBC's...need to justify my purchase . Seriously, not dealing with the brake dust is well worth the money alone. Hopes this helps.

James@ACG

$225 shipped for all four corners... pads also come with the sensors that you will need.

they are in stock and can ship same day.

James

NSX2NV

Do the ones from Amazon come with the sensor that was mentioned? What is this sensor? How much would it cost to get it if the ones from Amazon don't include it?

prodigymb

how about the front only?

James@ACG

$150 shipped for the fronts, and 80 shipped for the rears if you only need to order one axle.

James

Timeless

It does have better stopping power once it warms up. When cold, it actually is kind of sluggish feeling.

It could also SEEM better since you are replacing worn pads with new pads.

From what I have learned, the Pagid pads that come with the AMGs stock are very good at stopping power...but horrid on dust.

FASN8N

You can get them here, but they don't appear to be cheap!
http://www.livermoreperformance.com/....html#mercedes

psk145

how much for you to come up and put them on?
I cant stand the brake dust from the stock pads. After 1 day of driving, I can already see a coat of dust.

James@ACG

EBC pads are back in stock... give us a call today!

grantwoodtx

I just did Akebono pads and I'm VERY happy with them.

NO brake dust and braking is a good as OEM.

1 of Akebono EUR984 Rear Ceramic Pads, $125.00*
1 of Akebono EUR983 Front Ceramic Pads, $133.26*

jangy

As good as OEM? I'm confused and I guess sticking with my Porterfields. They have WAAAYYY more bite than the OEM ones and don't hold nearly the heat. I can't believe you guys had me about to buy some EBCs thinking performance when all you care about is dust!!

Roseylv

How many miles have you guys put on your pads?
I have 25k miles on my current setup with one full day at the Race Track.
I would assume that I'm due for a new set of pads

Roseylv

Jangy,
Do you remember what you spent on your porterfields setup? More Bite and same / less squeel is what i'm after

jangy

I paid $500 for the front and rears and got them directly from them. More bite for sure, since they have 2 compunds you can buy. The RS-4s are for autocrossing and not even their race compound.

I can't speak to brake dust and noise, though because I don't notice them.