[bikedoctor]

Has anyone used the PBR Deluxe pads on an SLK? I need to replace OEMs, but Porterfields are twice as much. Any comments are appreciated? Any other alternatives?

 

[Bruce R.]

Yes, try AXXIS Metal Masters

I had them on my 230 and found them to be good pads, and they were low dust as well.

 

[bikedoctor]

RE: Yes, try AXXIS Metal Masters

Thanks for the suggestion, but I have a couple questions. As this is my wife-to-be's car, it will not see much, if any, spirited driving. This being said, the brakes will likely never get very warm and will need to work well cold. The name "Metalmaster" seems like they might be more of a semimetallic pad intended for track/hard use and may need to heat up. Is this true? The last thing I want to do is give her brakes that would not stop well until heated. Thanks again!

 

[142 TPL]

I use EBC Red Stuff ceramic pads in my 320 work good from cold and low dust

 

[Bruce R.]

RE: Yes, try AXXIS Metal Masters

The name "Metalmaster" seems like they might be more of a semimetallic pad intended for track/hard use and may need to heat up. Is this true? The last thing I want to do is give her brakes that would not stop well until heated. Thanks again!

Not the case at all, the Metal Masters worked well from the first stop right up until I sold the car. I was quite pleased with them. The car was my daily driver as well as my autocross and occasional track car... [] []