[W126 Coupe] Brake Pads

[Steve Nervig]

On Apr 1, 2007, at 4:36 AM, Divov wrote:


> Hi Clay,

> The standard oe pads from Merc are Textar. They work just fine for  

> road use.

> I found that racing my 84 SEC that they were not up to it....but  

> this is so far removed from even the most vigorous road use!

> I fitted Ferodo Platinum Ceramic and all my racing brake problems  

> vanished - and they are fine for road use. e.g. work fine from cold.

> For squeal problems, I apply a very thin coat of Copperslip to the  

> back of the brake pads when fitting, (NOT the friction side!!! -  

> the back side) The noise is often from the calliper piston contact  

> to the back of the brake pad.

> Regards

> Alec Divov


Alec, do you know if those Ferodo Ceramics will eat up rotors faster  
in normal, day to day driving?

Does anyone know if and where they are available for MBs here in the  
states?

Thanks,
Steve

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