Re: 'brake lining wear' warning

On Feb 4, 8:17=A0pm, alf <ask@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> Tiger wrote:
> > Currently on the market, Akebono Euro Pads is the best... no dust and
st=
ops
> > great in all conditions. It is on the pricy side but nowhere near
factor=
y
> > brake pad price at the dealer.
>
> I have not checked how much are OEM MB pads yet, but =A0I used to buy
OEM
> stuff for my Subarus and their prices were quite competitive with 3rd
> party stuff. Is it in a range of $200 per axle?

If you think those prices are OK, you'll get along well with the
dealers.
$200 per axle for brake pads for a Subaru?     You've got to be
kidding.  I've replaced brake pads on my benz and half a dozen other
cars and never payed even 25% of that for pads.



>
> BTW, I look at the price a little bit different way - 50K miles takes
> about $7,500 on gas expenses and $500 on tires plus another $500 spent
> on oil. paying $50 more or less on brake pads is just insignificant.
>
> > If you want all around good performance and much less dust, it would
be =
the
> > PBR Ultimate Ceramic Pads... I think generally speaking ceramic pads
are=

> > great... regardless of brand.
>
> http://www.tirerack.comdoes
not supply them :-(.
>
> > For most people, I would say go for the Akebono Euro Brake pads...
>
> Is it what you mean? - I found these Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads
=A0herehttp=
://tinyurl.com/2nkaos.
>
> Would would be the best from following
selection:http://tinyurl.com/2n22vf=

>
> Thx, Andy