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Old 12-24-2009, 09:16 PM
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Dustless pads, which ones are you using?

I would like to get a set of dustless pads before my new wheels come in, I was using axxis ones on my S600 and they were perfect. Can someone please post up a link for ones that will work with my 06 CLS55. Or recommend a set. Thanks a lot.
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Akebono, EBC red stuff or Porterfield...your choice and not sure which one will availabe for your ///AMG.

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I'm using Porterfield's and they are great. Then again...my wheel are black. I know they work cause my wheels stay black. If they dusted, they would turn brown on the wheel.
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Thanks for the quick replies, are there any sponsers that sell them or do I have to search online?
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Thanks for the quick replies, are there any sponsers that sell them or do I have to search online?
go through this thread...you'll find alot of info for your break pad changed,

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...questions.html

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Thanks guys, link helped
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Akebono
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I am using the reds and they are amazing!
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Akebonos are awesome
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I've never liked EBC stuff much. Used Reds on previous cars and both felt like they had less friction than stock. Others on forums agreed. Also a pair of Ultimax rotors CRACKED on me. Reported it too company since it was under warranty thinking they'd be embarrased, appologetic and that I'd get another pair easily. tried a total BS reason to get out of replacement. Escalated to CEO of company and 2000+ words of emails back and forth and I finally got a replacement. Also, their equipment is very frequently counterfeited. Very hard to tell if you're getting legit merch. I always avoid EBC now!!
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I can tell you I will try the Akebonos next time. This time I used the EBC reds and they squealed for the first 1000 miles...now they only squeal in hot weather and frequent use. MUCH less brake dust for sure though.
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I really hate the dust. I need to find out if the Brembo GT kit uses stock sized pads before i make the plunge.
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Akebonos,very little dust, no squeak
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I second that. I tried EBC reds on my Viper and they were terrible. Yes you get significantly less dust but you also lose braking power. Took them off after 2000 miles.

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I've never liked EBC stuff much. Used Reds on previous cars and both felt like they had less friction than stock. Others on forums agreed. Also a pair of Ultimax rotors CRACKED on me. Reported it too company since it was under warranty thinking they'd be embarrased, appologetic and that I'd get another pair easily. tried a total BS reason to get out of replacement. Escalated to CEO of company and 2000+ words of emails back and forth and I finally got a replacement. Also, their equipment is very frequently counterfeited. Very hard to tell if you're getting legit merch. I always avoid EBC now!!
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Originally Posted by 365v
Akebonos,very little dust, no squeak
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Hey, When you change your brake pads for the first time on your car do you have to replace your rotors? thanks
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i got Akebonos and I'm happy with them. No squealing and very little dust build up.
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Here is what I ended up doing...

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...ce-please.html
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Akebono
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Akebonos are awesome
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Akebonos,very little dust, no squeak
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i got Akebonos and I'm happy with them. No squealing and very little dust build up.
+7 Happy with Akebonos
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+ 8 Akebono

It used to be two days and the wheels needed a cleaning now I can go two weeks.
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+ 8 Akebono

It used to be two days and the wheels needed a cleaning now I can go two weeks.
What is the braking power like, do you still get that initial bite?
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I'm using Porterfield's and they are great.
Ditto. Night and day difference from OEM.
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What is the braking power like, do you still get that initial bite?
As good as stock if not better in warm weather.
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07 RS4 sold, R53 Cooper S, 2008 Cayman S, 2012 GTR
We have both the akebono and EBC reds in stock,

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