Jan AMG

Hi all,

so I made this interesting revelation when I felt like I'd replace my pads after 50k miles / 4 years of heavy regular street use and a light track use. Measured, they still have had 90% front / 70% rear material left. I however, felt like replacing them even though I was told "they are still fine". Maybe it was not necessary but I feel better about the job. Let me know your opinion.


I don't like this at all

Pistons are touching here

Surface still good though..

New ones..

Like new again

TECHNICIAN

That rust is terrible. Do you live near the ocean?

Jan AMG

I wish, haha Central Europe with quite a few trips to Alps and winter driving.

iceman2002benz

Wow.....those pads looks very poor......did you change all 4 corners?

Jan AMG

Rears so far.

I will post an update when I get to do the front.

Jan AMG

Thickness / material left = 90 %
Condition =??? %

Jan AMG

We thoroughly cleaned / polished / lubricated front brake calipers and reassembled. 1 side = 1 hour.
I'm sure your typical average MB service wouldn't bother and insert new pads in calipers without proper caliper cleaning.

Jan AMG

Making sure everything works as it should, doing preventative maintenance and understanding (also being able to explain) what happens under extreme conditions is one the greatest skills of your mechanic.