Time for pads and rotors....

Feb 8, 2012 | 07:40 PM

cwmateiuc

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Time for pads and rotors....

It's going to be time for pads and rotors soon..

Are there any rotors that are as good, if not better, than OEM?

Same question about pads.

Thanks!

Feb 8, 2012 | 07:45 PM

AKnight55

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Heard good things about Akebono pads

Feb 8, 2012 | 07:48 PM

cwmateiuc

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Originally Posted by AKnight55

Heard good things about Akebono pads

My friend has them on his E55... He doesn't like them and neither do I after driving his car.

They don't have as much bite as OEM pads.

Feb 8, 2012 | 07:55 PM

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Heard good things about Akebono pads

Love them. If you drive like a normal person, you will love them and the fact there is little to no brake dust. If you think you are Bobby Rahal, you may think they are not as great.

Feb 8, 2012 | 07:57 PM

cwmateiuc

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Love them. If you drive like a normal person, you will love them and the fact there is little to no brake dust. If you think you are Bobby Rahal, you may think they are not as great.

Okay, now what about rotors?

Feb 8, 2012 | 07:57 PM

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Does Hawk or EBC make pads that people like for these cars? I've had good experience with those brands in the past.

Feb 8, 2012 | 08:02 PM

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At what mileage interval does mb recommend replacing pads and rotors on these cars?

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Feb 8, 2012 | 08:04 PM

cwmateiuc

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At what mileage interval does mb recommend replacing pads and rotors on these cars?

I just look at my pads and rotors, my pads are almost ready to go, and my rotors have a lip on them that is huge lol..

But I never got to this point with my car, but I'm pretty sure the car lets you know when you're due for brakes by using the sensor that it has for that.

Feb 8, 2012 | 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by emoving

Love them. If you drive like a normal person, you will love them and the fact there is little to no brake dust. If you think you are Bobby Rahal, you may think they are not as great.

AMEN Brother - love em too - i drive like Ricky Bobby though

Feb 8, 2012 | 10:56 PM

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Have Akebono's - love em - actually not a fan of "more bite" on the street. . .hate the head bobbling looking like your drunk trying to modulate the brakes to come to a stop move. . .just my opinion - here are a couple of threads (last ones mine): common concensus - EBC Red stuff = more bite/quicker wear on rotors/ Akebonos - stock without the dust.

I LOVE my Akebonos.

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...light=ebc+pads

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...light=ebc+pads

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...light=ebc+pads

https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...light=ebc+pads

Feb 8, 2012 | 11:03 PM

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Where is the best place to buy the akebono pads?

Feb 8, 2012 | 11:14 PM

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I don't know, maybe it's just me then. I have OEM pads and I LOVE how my car stops and how predictable it is, my friend has Akeboners and I drove his car and I hate it, I felt like I could not predict what the brakes were going to do when they're pressed.

Feb 8, 2012 | 11:15 PM

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I guess I'll give them a try.. maybe something else is a bit different about his car.

Feb 8, 2012 | 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AKnight55

Where is the best place to buy the akebono pads?

+1 but need shipping to Australia

Feb 8, 2012 | 11:26 PM

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get the akebono's very little brake dust.

Feb 9, 2012 | 12:01 AM

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probably the best pads out there with no noises almost zero dust..they seem to stop just as good.as.oem.... as far as rotors just do OEM

Feb 9, 2012 | 12:35 AM

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I did my front rotors and paid i think $220 for a set. Looking at new pads as I hate the brake dust of the OEM pads. They stop well though if that matters....

Feb 9, 2012 | 11:44 AM

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My car came with akebono pads. While they're dustless and all, I noticed immediately on the test drive before I bought the car that they really don't bite hard.

Feb 9, 2012 | 11:53 AM

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I have had Akebono's on my car for 3 years now with 0 issues. They have even been pushed hard on the track with 0 issues.

Feb 9, 2012 | 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by grantwoodtx

I have had Akebono's on my car for 3 years now with 0 issues. They have even been pushed hard on the track with 0 issues.

And this is coming from a guy that really uses his brakes! On a track! Driving around town, trust me, they are great pads. If Grant likes them on a track, I am pretty sure you will love them on the street as I do.

Feb 9, 2012 | 12:59 PM

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akebono's are great. had em for a while and minimal brake dust compared to oem. no noise either and stop just fine.

Feb 9, 2012 | 01:06 PM

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I don't think you can go wrong with EBC Reds or Akebono's. I'll be putting Reds on my car soon.

My thoughts are the Reds take longer to seat and get quiet, offer quicker initial bite (personal preference) but might be better for pushing hard on the track and Akebono's get quiet quicker and offer a smoother transition (personal preference) and work on the track. Either way they're both good and IMO the biggest benefit to both is the reduced brake dust over OEM. (Which is why I can't wait to put mine on.) I also use a wheel sealant to keep down dust longer. See the link below. Very helpful if you have OEM or light colored wheels.

http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboy...t-P40/8-oz-S1/

Feb 9, 2012 | 01:22 PM

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I am back on OEM pads after running EBCs and Akebonos.

The EBCs pad material started to crumble away after a few fairly good heat cycles, and I did not like the bite on the Akebonos.

Feb 9, 2012 | 01:29 PM

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I am back on OEM pads after running EBCs and Akebonos.

The EBCs pad material started to crumble away after a few fairly good heat cycles, and I did not like the bite on the Akebonos.