jsdkms

I do not see any pads for a D3 S8 listed?

jago1

..a while back on my w202 benz.

i have used kleenwheels with zero problems on multiple german cars for some years now.
it appears they are avail on some D3 wheels, not my 18" 5 spokes.

Radiation Joe

Pads have no effect on whether a rotor warps. It is a function of how you apply your brakes and the quality of the rotors.

jago1

maybe it was coincidence, but in all my years of driving these cars, that was the only episode of rotor deterioration(?) that i experienced. and it was a short time after putting on the greens, so i assumed the pads caused the issue and not my driving style.

Radiation Joe

Just wanted to make clear that the pads won't do that.

jago1

ok, you prob know better than me, but one question re the greens vs oem's: arent the ebc's made of a harder compound that can wear down the rotors quicker than the soft stock pads would?

Radiation Joe

I run very agressive track pads on my BMW and the rotors lasted through 2+ sets of pads (but only about 30k miles).
I replaced the rotors after one set of stock pads in my RS6 (but the pads lasted about 40k miles).
Again, I suspect that all things considered, rotor wear may be a function of usage as much as pad selection.
I just look for pad descriptions that say "easy on rotors" and take it from there.
Hope this is at least a little helpful.
Joe

jago1

thanks..

GCA8

Try the ROTEX GOLD KEVLAR pads. They have them at brakeword.com. I have used them before on my BMWs and just got a set to throw in my A8 ( my weekend project). They have good performance and much less dust.