If anyone is interested, We have now had new PBR pads and ATE discs on the front of the 320 wagon for the past 2 months, and without question, the near dust-free quality of these pads is just beyond belief... clean, clean clean. I'm surprised no one else seems to have anything to say about them.

They are reasonably priced, about half the price of the Porterfields mentioned elsewhere (but don't seem to be living up to advertised low-dust character) , grip and stop just as well as OEM, and don't squeal.

We have had these pads on our BMW for over a year, and same results. Discs do not seem to be wearing or scoring any worse than with OEM.

Just thought if anyone was wracked with indecision about braking upgrades or maintenance, this might help.

PS: Have Textar on back, but dust was never an issue on rear wheels.

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1995 MB E320 Wagon
2001 BMW 530i
2007 MINI Cooper S (!)

Good to know as I have to replace the wagon's front pads. Did you use any paste/lube?

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'03 E320 Wagon-Sold
'95 E320 Wagon-Went to Ex
'93 190E 2.6-Wrecked
'91 300E-Went to Ex
'65 911 Coupe (#302580)

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J.H.
'86 300E

I AGREE!

I keep saying it Axxis (PBR) deluxe pads are the best. They are organic just like the factory pads but with hardly any dust whatsoever.

Just installed PBR Deluxe's on my front end last week also.

So far, they're dead quiet and the brake pedal feel and stopping power are as-good if not better than the OE pads that were on before.

No comment on wheel dust yet tho. Still need to clean the wheels real good and then watch them for a week.

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Chris
1985 300SD - 'Grace' (198K mi.)
2018 Honda Civic Sport
2018 Honda CRV LX
2010 Honda Fit Sport (RIP)
2013 Honda Accord Sport (Sold)
1996 Lexus LS400 (Retired)
1995 Ford Contour SE (Retired)
1976 Porsche 914 (Sold)
1972 Datsun 240Z (RIP)

Dumb question #642: CK42, those headlights you have there in that pic are sharp looking. Are they the "Euro-lights" I keep reading about and with you being in Atlanta I know that a set would (should) fit my '91 300SE.

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1991 300SE (my ride, 279,000 miles, looks almost new
1954 Cadillac (21 yo son's car, he bought when age 15)
1972 SeaBird 19 ft runabout (old but solid, slant six, Volvo sterndrive perfect condition, undergoing complete overhaul and refit)
1998 Toyota Rav4 (my sons daily driver when he is in the Continental US, PROUDLY serving in US Navy)

Bruce,


Not a dumb question at all I can remember, not too long ago, when I didn't even know what euro lights WERE.

I bought them from someone here on the forums used. They're actual Bosche units.

Not sure about fit, but I believe that Euro lights should be available for nearly ANY model and year.

Chris
'85 300SD

I got the pads right here via FastLane.

Yes, I used paste on the back of the pads.

And yes, do not get the Metal Masters, those are designed for the 'enthusiast': people that like to autocross their M3's every weekend of the summer!

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1995 MB E320 Wagon
2001 BMW 530i
2007 MINI Cooper S (!)

Need to replace my back pads. Im sure their also available for the rear also. Deluxe not metal masters right.

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1989 420SEL 105575 miles
Pearl Black/Grey

1990 Chevrolet E-Cab C-1500
293,000 miles

1989 Olds Toranado Trofeo'
132,000 miles

keithed, not sure if PBR available for the back for your vehicle, check via 'FastLane' on this site for your particular model.

When I checked, they were not available for E320 rear. Textar brand for back very low dust anyway, so not an issue.

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1995 MB E320 Wagon
2001 BMW 530i
2007 MINI Cooper S (!)

I've always used Axis Metalmasters since, 1989. I think the names that it falls in. PBR, Axxis, Minitex, and Bendix(not sure) are all the same company. I wanted to say how good these pads are but, cannot really give a true response because, I never put them on a MB yet. Still waiting for the stock pads to wear out.