-PICS- Porterfield R4S Pads for E63 AMG Front Calipers
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-PICS- Porterfield R4S Pads for E63 AMG Front Calipers
Picked up the first set of Carbon Kevlar R4S pads from Porterfield for E63 & CLS63 AMG front calipers. These are street only pads with great bite and they produce less brake dust than OEM pads.
Tim @ Porterfield said they should run about $175 for the front set. The rears are also available.
Tim @ Porterfield said they should run about $175 for the front set. The rears are also available.
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The thin plate on the side of the pad prevents squeaking and you don't need to apply any extra anti-squeal to the pad when you install.
You can contact Tim at Porterfield. His number is 949-548-4470 or 800-537-6842. Email: timgtman@msn.com, www.porterfield-brakes.com.
I've had the rear R4S pads on my car for about a year now and love them. I'm looking forward to having less brake dust on my front wheels.
You can contact Tim at Porterfield. His number is 949-548-4470 or 800-537-6842. Email: timgtman@msn.com, www.porterfield-brakes.com.
I've had the rear R4S pads on my car for about a year now and love them. I'm looking forward to having less brake dust on my front wheels.
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Nice, I'm sure they're great...I couldn't wait any longer. I only had 1.5mm left, but my rotor's were in good shape, so I went ahead and swapped before anything could chew my rotors...
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Haha...I'm sure there are a few of us roaming around here.
That was a good choice. Rotors cost a lot more to replace!
That was a good choice. Rotors cost a lot more to replace!
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There is no special break in or bedding procedure for these pads. Just install as normal, especially if you are installing them on used discs.
I'm not as familiar with OEM Brembo discs, but I do know that new Brembo GT kit discs have a special plating on them that requires a specific bedding procedure. If you are installing new discs, you may want to check on that. Regardless, your discs should not warp from these pads.
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Don't mean to bust your chops but the CLK63 (non BS) and SLK55 use a smaller 6-pison fixed caliper, rotors and pads than the other AMG models. Pretty sure these pads won't fit the smaller setup
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I had the Porterfield R4S on my car and they had to be bedded in. Very rotor friendly and worked great until I went to a track where I had to brake from 130 to 45. They got overheated and wore completely out. I have Carbotech's on the way.
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Expensive rotor? You're talking about your stock discs, right? These should last longer than OE and you'll have tons less brake dust.