Bought new brake pads...but I think used ones arrived? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

JamesDean · #1 07-10-2012, 04:04 PM

I bought new Akebono Euro pads's yesterday and they arrived today

...However I'm believe these are used..I could be wrong but every pad I've ever bought was sealed up in something.. and the friction material was un-touched.. I've never had Akebono's before though...maybe this is how they come?

Can anyone weigh in?

I didnt see any piston imprints on the backs so maybe I'm wrong.

ah-kay · #2 07-10-2012, 04:35 PM

Do you see any caliper cylinder mark at the back? That would be something I look for.

JamesDean · #3 07-10-2012, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ah-kay

Do you see any caliper cylinder mark at the back? That would be something I look for.

I posted pictures of the backs.. I didnt see any cylinder marks...

ah-kay · #4 07-10-2012, 05:55 PM

They are probably new then as used ones would have the mark when the brake is applied, unless they are sneaky enough to put a backing plate first.

Any reputable shops would not send out used brake pads, too much liabilities.

engatwork · #5 07-10-2012, 06:03 PM

Look new to me.

Can't Know · #6 07-10-2012, 07:41 PM

What the flack? Did a moderator delete my earlier reply?

To my recollection I said they looked new to me, though the overspray on the bevels is awfully sloppy.

But you're fine, drive and enjoy.

Good luck.

colincoon · #7 07-10-2012, 08:07 PM

Mine looked like that when I got them new. You are fine with those.

JamesDean · #8 07-10-2012, 09:22 PM

Thanks everyone! I'll be installing these whenever my R1 Concepts slotted rotors arrive..

I tried to get ATE PremiumOnes and Bendix rears but every place was out of stock..

TheDon · #9 07-11-2012, 12:00 AM

I do believe ATE pulled out of the US market. so glad I got my premiums for the front.

280EZRider · #10 07-11-2012, 12:45 AM

They look "rebuilt" to me; that is new pad material on used bases, which is fine. However, I would be concerned with the overspray on the edges and surface edges of the pad material and hope it melts off before coming in contact with the rotors. At best, they are new brake pads put together in a very sloppy manner.

gabzor · #11 07-11-2012, 12:55 AM

are those the low dust ones?

Kestas · #12 07-11-2012, 08:12 PM

You must be thrown off by the light color of the friction material. I would be too. All friction material I've seen is dark in color. Maybe it's just a surface effect from manufacturing.

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They look "rebuilt" to me; that is new pad material on used bases, which is fine.

Where would they get the used bases? I used to submit brake shoes for core charges, but never pads.

JamesDean · #13 07-11-2012, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Kestas

You must be thrown off by the light color of the friction material. I would be too. All friction material I've seen is dark in color. Maybe it's just a surface effect from manufacturing.

Where would they get the used bases? I used to submit brake shoes for core charges, but never pads.

This.

I've always seen dark friction material.

d.delano · #14 07-11-2012, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheDon

I do believe ATE pulled out of the US market. so glad I got my premiums for the front.

I bought a set of ATE rear rotors just yesterday. I have observed that one cannot find Zimmerman cross drilled rotors anymore though. For ATE to just pull out of the US is kind of major. You sure about that?

Anyway the Balo rotors are just as good. Cross drilled, slotted, premium ultra whatevers aren't going to be quantifiably better than solid anyway.

I use the Zimmerman cross drilled fronts and am planning a rear replacement with Ate. Textar pads all around, let 'em dust up I don't care. The dusty pads stop better and don't trash the rotors.

Can't Know · #15 07-12-2012, 04:33 PM

The color of the pad material is related to compound/blend used for the friction surface. Akebonos are a ceramic compound pad, so they are lighter in color; it's that simple.

And Euro/URO? Really? Are you going to reject money because it's the "EURO?" Confusing "Euro" with "URO" is like confusing "Orange" with "Orangutan." The exception being, of course, that Orangutans serve a useful purpose, and I'm not so sure about URO parts.