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Timreid,
I missed your comments the first time around. I agree with all you said. Interestingly, pedal pressure seems to become a non-issue once the pads seat themselves. My rotors are OK, except the groove pattern is different now. And to think I almost bought Bendix.... pads
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite ------------------------------------ Gone but not Forgotten: 2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal 1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey 1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black |
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My last pad change was to Axxis Metalmasters, about a year and a half ago. No squeal at all, great stopping, and hardly any dust to speak of -- just a brown haze after about a week.
I'll never use the OEM pads again.
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VirgniaDude, that makes sense. Especially when you can get a set of Balo rotors (which they have here in Fast Lane) for $25.00 on EBay and other online resources.
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite ------------------------------------ Gone but not Forgotten: 2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal 1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey 1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black |
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Why not refinish the wheels to a dark grey color -- similar to the almost black MB "Anthracite"?
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Two Month Check-in
It's been over two months since installing the Metal Masters. So far, they continue to perform exceptionally well.
An issue that arose in the past few days was squealing -- Loudly -- during low speed braking. Turns out that I did not use enough of that red CRC rubbery backing goop to keep the pads from moving in the calipers. (I have the Girling calipers with no spring plate, pins, or anything to keep the pads from moving. They just float in the caliper, and can clunk or clack at times when braking from forward to reverse.) I removed them, scaped off the old goop, added some new. Then I attached the shims that came with the pads, added more goop on top of that, and replaced the pads, which are now in there nice and tight -- and should become even more snug as the CRC stuff swells. We'll see.
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite ------------------------------------ Gone but not Forgotten: 2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal 1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey 1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black |
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EricSilver, how have the Metal Masters been on dust? The combination I have of original alloys and OEM pads has me intensely interested in this question!
Also--does anyone know whether the comment about Girling calipers and clunks on reverse braking applies to the '89 560SL also?
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Drilled and pad
I like the four cross-drilled rotors on the 300E. They work well, no cracking and the only negative is a little light swishing sound when applying the brakes.
I definitely would consider then again. I would also consider looking into slotted rotors. As far as brake pads: I am SHOCKED at how little brake dust comes from the PBR Deluxe pads on the 190. They have excellent performance, no squeal. I highly recommend them. Haasman
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cbdo,
Dust has been a non-issue; just a brown haze that washes right off. No problems with baking-in. Since the squeal began, however, I have noticed the dusting seemed to be a bit darker and heavier, which I attrribute to the pads' vibration. Now that they are secured again, I expect that to stop. I'll report back to confirm this in a week or so.
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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite ------------------------------------ Gone but not Forgotten: 2001 E430 4matic, 206,xxx miles, Black/Charcoal 1995 E320, 252,xxx miles, Black/Grey 1989 260E, 223,00 miles, Black/Black |
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While not dust-free, please try the "yellow-box" Textar pads, which is the "European" MB OEM composition.
IMHO, less dust than the USA or Textar Pagid's, great stopping power cold, and good fade resistance especially under HEAVY repeated use (I use them on the big-track of Willow Springs, going 125 MPH down the front straight, no fade), and fairly easy on the rotors. The Textar's come with circumferential (sp?) dampening pads. I also re-fit the stainless-steel shims that originally came with the pads and use either MB brake grease or Permatex synthetic/green brake grease between the shim and pad, and the shim and pistons, and I've never had brake squeal. Check our EPS/Randy's brake pad site here: http://www.epsparts.com/category/chassisnumbertable/ Excerpt: Brake Pad Brands, Compounds and Technical Information Table of Contents: 1. Orignal Mercedes Brake Pads Textar Ate Pagid Jurid 2. Aftermarket Brands PBR / Axxis / Repco Mintex 3. Technical Information Brake Squeal Coefficient of Friction 4. Brake Safety and Instillation Tips :-) neil 1988 360TE AMG 1993 500E |
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Also forgot to say:
Eagle One A2Z wheel cleaner or Simple Green is your friend. |
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