2008AMG63

I need to replace my brakes, the pads light is on. Amazingly only 22000 miles on my car.

I been searching around and IMO RacingBrake rotors has the best product. I can only tell of what I read, not actual testing.

Now, for pads Im lost.....

I assume only OE pad have sensor.. Correct?
What happens if I use aftermarket pads? Will I get a Warning? Something like a CEL?

rlh23

You might want to try a search on this topic as there are a ton of threads about aftermarket vs OEM brake pads. I have Akebono pads and they cut down on brake dust dramatically. Stopping performance is similar to stock as well.

2008AMG63

Thanks, I did search a lot. I may go with OEs or RB ET500s.
Akebono pads are not avail for E63.

But, my main question is... Can Sensors be used with any of these aftermarket pads? Or only on OE?

Htownbrother

I just put EBC yellowstuff on my E55. They sound like I'm trying to stop a freight train around 5 mph and slower (Very Very Loud Squeal)! It's going to be like that for 500+ miles or so. They BITE, but they are embarrassing!
I think the majority would reccommend akebono pads.

cij911

Yes the aftermarket pads can accommodate the brake pad sensor(thickness)....

SLEPER

I have Porterfield pads with about 20k miles
on them. STOP AMAZING !! Low dust and
no squeal. I will definitely use them again.

2008AMG63

Thank you guys.

Porterfield looks like a great pad. Sleeper, ate you using RS4?

SLEPER

I am running SP Street Plus pads Porterfield. GREAT pads.
Not sure the actual street difference RS4.
2005 E55 w MODs Austin TX HEAT

Racing Dad

Just ordered R4S through formymercedes.

looking foward to it!

dealer said i had 3mm and 4mm left in front / bank respectively.

should i be concered? should last another week, no?

I think brand new they're only 10mm thick. and brake light hasn't turned on yet.

28K miles! :-) i think you're pretty on par

grane

I've used Racing Brakes on several cars over the years from light sports cars to heavier coupes. They are excellent, lighter than stock and they offer one as well as two piece solutions in many fitments. For the street and light track work, I like the slotted only design with stock pads.

Drilled rotors are good for racing but tend to crack but this based on observation at Loudon several years ago when a friend used to race his Corvette. That's why he had two piece rotors not RB. The drilled rotors were good for one weekend of qualifying and racing. Then he tossed them and put on the slotted only for the street.

What have others found re cracking?

SLEPER

Drive it like a Toyota Priusuntil next week

SLEPER

I definitely can say my Porterfield brakes are GREAT
It's like throwing an anchor out the car.

SilverStrk

Akebono or Pertefield, Real good.....

Drilled rotors tend to crack after going thru several heat cycles, ie extreme hot to cool thats why they tend to crack.. Just look at some race cars that have blown their rotors apart.. Corvettes are you listening....

Forrest Gump 9

Hmmm, may have to try the Porterfeild next.

theeddie

ebc red all the way around.
no noise little to no dust and the stopping power is good.