Brake rotor question
 

are brake rotors pretty much the same?

Especially if I drive like an old lady?

Then just stick to OE rotors and pads.

Yes and no.

The basic brands are all pretty much the same within the useful range of quality.

The unknown stuff on ebay...well, who knows? And that's kind of the problem, you (ahem) can't know. ;)

Brembo Rotors AND Akebono Ceramic Pads
 

1.No or Little Dust
2.No Squeel.
3.Better Duration.
4.Better stopping.

Cheap rotors will be manufactured cheaply - they'll be less balanced, they'll have less 'meat' on them, and they'll warp more easily. With auto parts, you get what you pay for, and when you buy brakes, I suggest you don't skimp. Get a good set.

I have a friend who bought cheap chinese rotors for his honda. he warped em the same day he installed em.

Probably would have been better off with Chinet paper plates... :D

Rotors and pads
 

Do yourself a favor and buy OEM parts from the dealer, they last twice as long, stop twice as nice and just are way better...just my two cents:)

I'm presently shopping for rotors for my 95 E320. Prices are all over the place. I don't know which ones to stay away from and which ones are worth the money. One thing I do notice is that different brands have different weights. I can only assume that heavier is better. I'm also aware that some rotors are coated - others are not.

Does OEM stand for Original Equipment Manufacturer? Does anyone know where I can buy Merecedes Benz parts locally (Atlanta GA)? I am looking for rotors and brake pads for the rear wheels for a 1991 MB 300CE. Thanks folks!

OE are what you get from the dealer, OEM are the same parts sourced from anywhere else. Often the only differences are the absence of the tiny MB logo and a significant amount of money.

Anything else might not last as long or perform as well. I've not had any trouble out of OE or OEM; just try not to use any of the cheaper parts that are out there. Dealer parts are the safest bet but will cost you.

In ATL I'm sure local sources for OE or OEM are too numerous to count.

Interesting story.

I purchased a Behr radiator from the local NAPA store a few months ago for one of the older MB's (don't remember which car) and it actually had the three pointed star Mercedes marking on it:).

(In response to #11) [Sorry] 'Allo? O.E. is Mercedes
 

If it doesn't come sealed ,in a container,with the Mercedes Imprimatur It's
JUNK!

O.E.M. can be ANY form of PRC (Communist Chinese Slave Labor Trash)

The difference has been "Clouded" by Suppliers and Shippers who Vend
"Uro",Etc.,Etc.,Etc. Trash!

ATE or Balo. Used them on all my cars (Porsche, BMW, MBZ) never, ever, ever an issue.

the ATE I bought for the BMW were even balanced. Factory formulation pads as well.

They are available on Pelican.

rjp

Mercedes Benz 350SDL - Brake Pads & Rotors - Page 1

Here you go. Remember ATE supplies brake parts to MBZ. Your calipers are ATE most likely.