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08-09-2018, 10:33 AM
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Does anyone have any recommendations on brake pads? Something that has great stopping power and doesn't produce much or little brake dust would be preferred.
I'm currently using the Mercedes-Benz OEM brake pads that came with my W205 C300 4Matic. They're pretty good aside from the huge amount of brake dust it produces.
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08-09-2018, 07:04 PM
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akebono pro-act ceramics
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08-09-2018, 07:22 PM
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Our family glk has had akebono euro ceramics and they’ve worked well, even when rowing a boat. A lot less dust.
Are your pads almost out? Wondering how long they’ve lasted because I have the same car.
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08-09-2018, 07:23 PM
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Akebono. I have nothing bad to say about them whatsoever. Fucking awesome brake pads for European cars.
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero akebono pro-act ceramics
US-built | Have been quite happy with the lack of dust of these on a '13 RDX, and they seem to be holding up well (i.e. not leaving uneven deposits on rotor after multiple highway 140kmh > 20 stops on the 401), but do notice that they often have squeal first couple low speed stops in the morning in the cold Ontario winter morning.
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08-09-2018, 11:26 PM
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Wagner Thermo Quiets and Centric Posi Quiets both found on Rock Auto as well have worked wonders for me
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Also Akebono, for normal daily driving, it's more than competent. It's quiet, low dusty, and it wears really well. Very long life to them. It brakes well for daily driving.
I actually found that they fade and heat up pretty quickly, so you'll loose braking feel quickly but stopping power is there.
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akebono or OEM.
I was researching brake pads for my Toyota Sienna the past month, and found that OEM was the best bet.
Akebono's were also good, but also a bit pricier.
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Akebono Pro-ACTs should be fine for your use. I have them on my TSX and they work fine though I hate the initial feel compared to my RacingBrake ET300s but those pads were much higher performance (loved them).
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Originally Posted by LuHua Our family glk has had akebono euro ceramics and they’ve worked well, even when rowing a boat. A lot less dust.
Are your pads almost out? Wondering how long they’ve lasted because I have the same car. | I've driven the car for 40000 km and I got the "Check brake pads" light the other day. I'm not sure if it's just a faulty sensor or close to being worn out.
It seems like the general consensus is Akebono. Where should I purchase them from to get the best deal?
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08-10-2018, 09:38 AM
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Brake sensors work by making connectivity with the rotor when the pad gets so low the sensor comes in contact. Can’t really have a “faulty sensor” unless it is grounding out somewhere else within the wiring. At least the systems I’ve worked with.
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Originally Posted by J-Chow akebono or OEM.
I was researching brake pads for my Toyota Sienna the past month, and found that OEM was the best bet.
Akebono's were also good, but also a bit pricier. | +1 to Akebono or OEM.
Best place to check for Akebono is RockAuto
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Originally Posted by twitchyzero akebono pro-act ceramics
US-built | Great pads! I highly recommend these as well.
I am very happy with this on our MDX. More grab and less dust than OEM
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I also switched to akebono from hawk, way less dust and good enough for daily driving.
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I believe a lot of oe honda and bmw pads are akebono anyways
but yes rockauto is where I source them
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Where's the best place to purchase Akebono brakes?
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I put the 40 dollar Centric basic ceramics in my Verossa and the dust to stopping power ratio is adequate. For a Mercedes, I'd probably go a little more boujee with the premium ceramic pads from RockAuto
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