BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...) - Page 3

KOMPRESSORnSC · 03-03-2003, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by b4chow
where can you get the amg brake conversioni for $650. I'm very interested.

http://reswest.com/

Scroll down and check out the center section.
I think this is what they're talking about. But it's $749 now for stage 1. They were offering a special over on the Coupe Forum for a while, and I think they were closer to the $650.

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Buellwinkle · 03-03-2003, 04:54 PM

I believe that Hoehn Mercedes in Carlsbad, CA quoted $647 for the entire kit, straight from an MB dealer. Maybe your MB dealer will match it. Installing it is a little harder than just pads as you have to bleed the system but that should be done every 2 years anyway.

zpeed · 03-03-2003, 09:31 PM

Changing the pad is not hard but prep the rotors is take a long time. You have to sand rotor both side, wash it, spray it, grease it lot of it back of the pad. Then don't forget to break in (or brake in) the pad. I heard bad thing about noise but after I change my pad and follow the instruction. I only hear noise from the pad once or twice when I slam on it.

SiLvaC32 · 03-03-2003, 09:39 PM

wow... thats some insane prices!@!

Jerry

galaxygrrl · 04-10-2003, 07:43 PM

Hi all!

What percent of my brake pad is left when my warning light comes on?

Thanks

Beth

mbtech208 · 04-10-2003, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by galaxygrrl
Hi all!

What percent of my brake pad is left when my warning light comes on?

Thanks

Beth

Roughly 10% remains when the light comes on.

THE dark · 04-25-2003, 10:09 AM

I looked at them yesterday… they’re so thin like a biscuit! But they don’t make that annoying sound and no message showing to change them.

I drive fast almost always btw. And I have about 23777 Km on it right now. 9100 Km left on service B.

jlm · 04-25-2003, 12:27 PM

You must be really bored.

Leave them alone. There are wear sensors in the brake pads. If you think your car is the only one in which the sensors have mysteriously failed to work, then go ahead and replace the pads. If you want to have something (more) legitimate to worry about, replace them with aftermarket Pagids or Porterfields, which don't come with sensors.

jasonrosen · 05-08-2003, 11:42 AM

After your brake lineing visit work shop message comeson how long do you have before the pads deplete... i ordered Pagids but they wont be here for another 4 more days and i need to use my car? how long will my existing pads last how many miles or hours or etc i have been using them for a few days too/

how bad is it when the pad warees out?
do i have to worry about damaging anything?

galaxygrrl · 05-08-2003, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jasonrosen
After your brake lineing visit work shop message comeson how long do you have before the pads deplete... i ordered Pagids but they wont be here for another 4 more days and i need to use my car? how long will my existing pads last how many miles or hours or etc i have been using them for a few days too/

how bad is it when the pad warees out?
do i have to worry about damaging anything?

The light comes on with 10% of the brake pad left.

Benzer · 05-08-2003, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by galaxygrrl
The light comes on with 10% of the brake pad left.

So we have about 3 - 5K miles left after the warning ???

galaxygrrl · 05-08-2003, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Benzer
So we have about 3 - 5K miles left after the warning ???

Depends on when your light came on...right? So, in my case, my light came on at 18,000 miles, so I have 2000 miles. If your light came on at 27,000 you'll have 3000 miles.

Benzer · 05-09-2003, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by galaxygrrl
Depends on when your light came on...right? So, in my case, my light came on at 18,000 miles, so I have 2000 miles. If your light came on at 27,000 you'll have 3000 miles.

Yup - but I was hoping for a 30 - 50K life out of the pads. If mine had 10% left at 18K I would be bummed

CHATMANR · 05-09-2003, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Benzer
Yup - but I was hoping for a 30 - 50K life out of the pads. If mine had 10% left at 18K I would be bummed

I have over 45k miles and still going strong!!!

truelove · 06-23-2003, 03:43 PM

if i were to replace my own brake pads, will i void any part of the warranty? i realize i could look it up on my own, but i'm at work and i want to know now cause i'm impatient.

oh yeah, and while i'm on the subject, what brand of pads are best in terms of price, performance, and minimal brake dust?

20FHK02 · 06-23-2003, 05:15 PM

I don't think aftermarket brake pads will void the warranty, because you can take your car to any autoshop for pads. And who knows whether you do that on your own or have it done at an autoshop?

RSR · 06-23-2003, 05:15 PM

On the subject of brakes....
First time brakes on my C320...
Dealer wants to do new rotors and pads.....
I'm sure that the brake wear wasn't metal to metal.
Any comments or help ??

Thanks in advance

Buellwinkle · 06-23-2003, 06:41 PM

RSR, it's hard to say but on past MB's that I've had I can get about 2 brake jobs in between needing rotors. Sometimes the price on the rotors is so cheap and labor rates are so high that they figure that it's a better deal to change the rotors. Also it may just be they way they do an estimate just in case it does need rotors.

If you take your wheel off and measure the thickness with a micrometer or calipers you can see for yourself. A place that sells pads should be able to lookup the minimum thickness and most of the time it's stamped on the back of the rotor. One way to call their bluff is to ask for the old parts back and if the rotors still have a lot of life in them have them take back the new ones and put the old ones back or credit you the difference.

Truelove, if you want pads that last and produce the lowest amount of dust it's going to cost ya. The Porterfields are the only ones on the forum that people are consistantly happy with. Check my website for a link to a place that sells them at a discount www.Buellwinkle.com

chriskurn · 11-13-2003, 10:13 AM

Whats the best place to order brake pads and sensors online for a 2001 C240?

JimB · 11-13-2003, 10:43 AM

What are you looking for:
check these site and inquire..
www.germanstar.com
www.formymercedes.com
www.performanceproducts.com

hope this helps

ausbrabus · 11-14-2003, 03:31 PM

I clicked on the link to germanstar.com and it took me to some pen company is this correct?

Lynn · 11-14-2003, 03:38 PM

The correct URL is http://www.germanstar.net/

ausbrabus · 11-14-2003, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lynn
The correct URL is http://www.germanstar.net/

Thanks Lynn

JimB · 11-14-2003, 09:39 PM

net vice com

esputmono · 02-05-2004, 05:14 PM

Anyone can tell me any good brake pad? that don't make too much dust?
link to the web? or the name of the brand? Thanks in advance..

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03-03-2003, 04:54 PM	#52
Buellwinkle MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 6,183	I believe that Hoehn Mercedes in Carlsbad, CA quoted $647 for the entire kit, straight from an MB dealer. Maybe your MB dealer will match it. Installing it is a little harder than just pads as you have to bleed the system but that should be done every 2 years anyway. __________________ 2004.5 C230K Sport Sedan - Pewter/Charcoal - 6-spd - Comand 1998 SLK230 - White www.Buellwinkle.com

03-03-2003, 09:31 PM	#53
zpeed Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 114 Drives: C240/6 Megma Red	Changing the pad is not hard but prep the rotors is take a long time. You have to sand rotor both side, wash it, spray it, grease it lot of it back of the pad. Then don't forget to break in (or brake in) the pad. I heard bad thing about noise but after I change my pad and follow the instruction. I only hear noise from the pad once or twice when I slam on it. __________________ Sold C240/6 Megma Red H&R, R4S Pad 18" Carlsson 1/5 stagged

03-03-2003, 09:39 PM	#54
SiLvaC32 MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Santa Barbara Cali Posts: 2,301 Drives: C32	wow... thats some insane prices!@! Jerry __________________

04-10-2003, 07:43 PM	#55
galaxygrrl MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: On a hill overlooking San Francisco Bay Posts: 1,607 Drives: c230k, black, auto, c2 (let the sunshine in), Bose, leather, and CD	brake pad warning light? Hi all! What percent of my brake pad is left when my warning light comes on? Thanks Beth Last edited by galaxygrrl; 04-10-2003 at 07:51 PM.

04-25-2003, 10:09 AM	#57
THE dark Banned Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Kuwait Posts: 21 Drives: C200 K Coupe	When its time for brake pads change?? I looked at them yesterday… they’re so thin like a biscuit! But they don’t make that annoying sound and no message showing to change them. I drive fast almost always btw. And I have about 23777 Km on it right now. 9100 Km left on service B.

04-25-2003, 12:27 PM	#58
jlm Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: OR Posts: 75	You must be really bored. Leave them alone. There are wear sensors in the brake pads. If you think your car is the only one in which the sensors have mysteriously failed to work, then go ahead and replace the pads. If you want to have something (more) legitimate to worry about, replace them with aftermarket Pagids or Porterfields, which don't come with sensors. __________________ 2002 Orion Blue C230K, C5 Audio 10 Porterfields all 'round Star-less black-out grill StonGard plus

05-08-2003, 11:42 AM	#59
jasonrosen Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 61	Brake Pad Life After your brake lineing visit work shop message comeson how long do you have before the pads deplete... i ordered Pagids but they wont be here for another 4 more days and i need to use my car? how long will my existing pads last how many miles or hours or etc i have been using them for a few days too/ how bad is it when the pad warees out? do i have to worry about damaging anything?

06-23-2003, 03:43 PM	#65
truelove MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Peoria IL Posts: 1,750 Drives: 2003 MB C230 coupe	brake pad replacement if i were to replace my own brake pads, will i void any part of the warranty? i realize i could look it up on my own, but i'm at work and i want to know now cause i'm impatient. oh yeah, and while i'm on the subject, what brand of pads are best in terms of price, performance, and minimal brake dust? __________________ i'm a guy, truelove is my last name. '03 Capri Blue C230 coupe, 6-speed of course, oyster leather, brown poplar wood trim, cd-changer, illuminated door sills

06-23-2003, 05:15 PM	#66
20FHK02 Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: SF South Bay Posts: 842 Drives: 2002 C230 Coupe	I don't think aftermarket brake pads will void the warranty, because you can take your car to any autoshop for pads. And who knows whether you do that on your own or have it done at an autoshop? __________________ ** LEGEND OF THE OWN3D ** One noisy blower...

06-23-2003, 05:15 PM	#67
RSR Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: OC Posts: 1 Drives: C-320	Brakes On the subject of brakes.... First time brakes on my C320... Dealer wants to do new rotors and pads..... I'm sure that the brake wear wasn't metal to metal. Any comments or help ?? Thanks in advance

06-23-2003, 06:41 PM	#68
Buellwinkle MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Laguna Niguel, CA Posts: 6,183	RSR, it's hard to say but on past MB's that I've had I can get about 2 brake jobs in between needing rotors. Sometimes the price on the rotors is so cheap and labor rates are so high that they figure that it's a better deal to change the rotors. Also it may just be they way they do an estimate just in case it does need rotors. If you take your wheel off and measure the thickness with a micrometer or calipers you can see for yourself. A place that sells pads should be able to lookup the minimum thickness and most of the time it's stamped on the back of the rotor. One way to call their bluff is to ask for the old parts back and if the rotors still have a lot of life in them have them take back the new ones and put the old ones back or credit you the difference. Truelove, if you want pads that last and produce the lowest amount of dust it's going to cost ya. The Porterfields are the only ones on the forum that people are consistantly happy with. Check my website for a link to a place that sells them at a discount www.Buellwinkle.com __________________ 2004.5 C230K Sport Sedan - Pewter/Charcoal - 6-spd - Comand 1998 SLK230 - White www.Buellwinkle.com

11-13-2003, 10:13 AM	#69
chriskurn Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: IL, USA Posts: 94	Brake Pads Online? Whats the best place to order brake pads and sensors online for a 2001 C240?

11-13-2003, 10:43 AM	#70
JimB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCAL,:-)) Posts: 310 Drives: 2000 ML320/'03 C320WZ	it depends,,, What are you looking for: check these site and inquire.. www.germanstar.com www.formymercedes.com www.performanceproducts.com hope this helps __________________ 2K ML320 Blk Opal EVO II Wheel BOSE System DVD Entertainment System 2003 C320 Sport Sedan w/ C2,C4,CD Changer and TeleAid;-) "Life is Short so Enjoy It"

11-14-2003, 03:31 PM	#71
ausbrabus Almost a Member! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 64 Drives: W203 C Class 19" Brabus Monoblock V, Brabus illuminated door sills, Brabus Bodykit, Brabus Pedals	I clicked on the link to germanstar.com and it took me to some pen company is this correct? __________________ 2001 W203 C Class 19" Brabus Monoblock V 2 piece, Brabus illuminated door sills, Brabus Bodykit (still to be fitted), Brabus Pedals, Brabus side emblems and flat hood emblem, Eibach Springs, Bi-Xenons, Alpine Monitor, In-Dash DVD, MP3 boot stacker

11-14-2003, 03:38 PM	#72
Lynn MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 3,744	The correct URL is http://www.germanstar.net/

11-14-2003, 09:39 PM	#74
JimB Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SoCAL,:-)) Posts: 310 Drives: 2000 ML320/'03 C320WZ	oppps sorry net vice com __________________ 2K ML320 Blk Opal EVO II Wheel BOSE System DVD Entertainment System 2003 C320 Sport Sedan w/ C2,C4,CD Changer and TeleAid;-) "Life is Short so Enjoy It"

02-05-2004, 05:14 PM	#75
esputmono Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 98	need Brake PAD Anyone can tell me any good brake pad? that don't make too much dust? link to the web? or the name of the brand? Thanks in advance..

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