Akebono ceramic pad install (nice!)
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Hey TopGun can you post up a link for the rotors when you find the right price. I have the change mine and pads also but I'm importing the parts over here from over there as dealer price is about 5X what I can get them for shipped. thanks mate
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Getting ready to do a complete brake job (pads, rotors, brake fluid flush) at my next service and just ordered these pads today!
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I just put the Akebono Euros on all 4 corners of my car...best price I found...fast shipping!
http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList.../pagenum1/tabS
Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium Brake Pads
Front - AKE1791714 $123.44
Rear - AKE1814169 $92.37
FREE SHIPPING
http://www.autopartsway.com/PartList.../pagenum1/tabS
Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium Brake Pads
Front - AKE1791714 $123.44
Rear - AKE1814169 $92.37
FREE SHIPPING
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Only problem I have with Akebone pads is that they are NOT track rated. Granted, not many here will ever see the track, but it is nice to know that you don't have to change them if the moment arrives.
PS: Tirerack is the one that says "Not for track use" Not me.
I'll stick with my EBC pads for everyday use. REDS for the win!!
PS: Tirerack is the one that says "Not for track use" Not me.
I'll stick with my EBC pads for everyday use. REDS for the win!!
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i just picked them up for $200 fronts and rears shipped from FCP euro .. they have a 10% summer discount going on now
tem Description Price Qty. Total Mercedes Brake Pad Set Front (W215 W220 W230 W211 W219) - Akebono EUR983
SKU: EUR983 $129.99 1 $129.99 Mercedes Brake Pad Set Rear (W215 W220 W230 W211 W209 W171 W219) - Akebono EUR984
SKU: EUR984 $92.27 1 $92.27 Subtotal: $222.26 Coupon (SUMMER10) -$22.23 Shipping $0.00 Order Total: $200.03
tem Description Price Qty. Total Mercedes Brake Pad Set Front (W215 W220 W230 W211 W219) - Akebono EUR983
SKU: EUR983 $129.99 1 $129.99 Mercedes Brake Pad Set Rear (W215 W220 W230 W211 W209 W171 W219) - Akebono EUR984
SKU: EUR984 $92.27 1 $92.27 Subtotal: $222.26 Coupon (SUMMER10) -$22.23 Shipping $0.00 Order Total: $200.03
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2014 E63s amg 4matic, 2009 C63, 2006 E55 AMG , 2001.5 AUDI S4 stg 3+ w/meth
they are the same as the ones i just posted
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...11-w219-eur983
129.99 for fronts
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...71-w219-eur984
92.27 for rears
and then put in summer10 in the coupon code and get 10% off
shipping is free
total for fronts and rears shipped = $200.03
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...11-w219-eur983
129.99 for fronts
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...71-w219-eur984
92.27 for rears
and then put in summer10 in the coupon code and get 10% off
shipping is free
total for fronts and rears shipped = $200.03
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and Some shops will not turn drilled or slotted rotor due to cracking on the slots/holes after they are turned.
not worth busting a lathe to most shops so they will just tell you to get new rotors when it comes to drilled or slotted rotors... so if you are not getting new rotors then just replacing pads will work fine... (yeah i know you might have to change the pads after 45K miles instead of 60K)
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Most places don't like to turn drilled/slotted rotors, because its a risk to their tools. Every time the tool passes over a slot or hole, it can hook, and break the cutting tool on the lathe, or even worse, it can break the lathe itself. This is why a lot of shops don't like to do it
and Some shops will not turn drilled or slotted rotor due to cracking on the slots/holes after they are turned.
not worth busting a lathe to most shops so they will just tell you to get new rotors when it comes to drilled or slotted rotors... so if you are not getting new rotors then just replacing pads will work fine... (yeah i know you might have to change the pads after 45K miles instead of 60K)
and Some shops will not turn drilled or slotted rotor due to cracking on the slots/holes after they are turned.
not worth busting a lathe to most shops so they will just tell you to get new rotors when it comes to drilled or slotted rotors... so if you are not getting new rotors then just replacing pads will work fine... (yeah i know you might have to change the pads after 45K miles instead of 60K)
I'd rather have a properly bedded pad than new pads that squeak on used rotors.
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Most places don't like to turn drilled/slotted rotors, because its a risk to their tools. Every time the tool passes over a slot or hole, it can hook, and break the cutting tool on the lathe, or even worse, it can break the lathe itself. This is why a lot of shops don't like to do it
and Some shops will not turn drilled or slotted rotor due to cracking on the slots/holes after they are turned.
not worth busting a lathe to most shops so they will just tell you to get new rotors when it comes to drilled or slotted rotors... so if you are not getting new rotors then just replacing pads will work fine... (yeah i know you might have to change the pads after 45K miles instead of 60K)
and Some shops will not turn drilled or slotted rotor due to cracking on the slots/holes after they are turned.
not worth busting a lathe to most shops so they will just tell you to get new rotors when it comes to drilled or slotted rotors... so if you are not getting new rotors then just replacing pads will work fine... (yeah i know you might have to change the pads after 45K miles instead of 60K)
Last edited by pearlpower; Jun 15, 2012 at 12:34 AM.
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I use to sell lathes and can tell you that anyone that tells you that should not be touching parts off of your car to begin with. It makes absolutely no difference whatsoever. I have also turned thousands of rotors/drums. No issues. Nothing gets hooked, the bit passes over a hole to the other side. No big deal.
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Just put on the Akebonos on the front and luv 'em. No squeak and this is not on new rotors. Just used MB grease on the pads and all is good. No special bedding process other than normal break in. Seem to bite down better than stockers also. Am happy and will now put on rears when they are ready. $155 not too bad either.
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I know this is going to cause quite a stink, but I don't turn rotors anymore. I never was crazy about the idea, as I hate to remove material from brakes. Now the OEMs are taking a similar position for the most part. The majority of OEMs are no longer recommending turning rotors for the same reason - removing material for no reason (pads seat fine) and if really needed, the rotors should be replaced. If the rotor really has a significant lip or is warped, then I just replace the rotors.
Last edited by cij911; Jun 15, 2012 at 10:30 AM.
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I know this is going to cause quite a stink, but I don't turn rotors anymore. I never was crazy about the idea, as I hate to remove material from brakes. Now the OEMs are taking a similar position for the most part. The majority of OEMs are no longer recommending turning rotors for the same reason - removing material for no reason (pads seat fine) and if really needed, the rotors should be replaced. If the rotor really has a significant lip or is warped, then I just replace the rotors.
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they are the same as the ones i just posted
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...11-w219-eur983
129.99 for fronts
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...71-w219-eur984
92.27 for rears
and then put in summer10 in the coupon code and get 10% off
shipping is free
total for fronts and rears shipped = $200.03
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...11-w219-eur983
129.99 for fronts
http://www.fcpeuro.com/products/merc...71-w219-eur984
92.27 for rears
and then put in summer10 in the coupon code and get 10% off
shipping is free
total for fronts and rears shipped = $200.03
I was able to use 10off99 to get $10 off and free shipping for a total @$212
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Hey whats the deal with the sensors during the front pad install, do you just reuse them, or get new ones? My akebono pad box has a photo of a pad with a sensor on it, but no sensors inside. I did a brake job for a friend's e320 and those akebonos came with new sensors.
WIS also seems unclear regarding replacement or reuse.
WIS also seems unclear regarding replacement or reuse.
