Product Description Euro Ultra-Premium Brake Pads, Front .com Engineered to precise Original Equipment (OE) standards , Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium ceramic rear brake pad set provides precision rear end braking for European car enthusiasts who demand seamless performance from their vehicles. Designed using vehicle-optimized friction formulations aimed at eliminating noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) and severely limiting wheel dust, while increasing durability and smooth stopping power, they are the best replacement for restoring OE ceramic pad performance on European models, as well as upgrading from conventional pads. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; } View larger. View larger. View larger. The Clean, Quiet European Brake Pad European car owners across North America now have a brake pad solution that will keep their wheels virtually free from dust and provide the precision stopping power they expect. The use of highly advanced ceramic brake pad technology allows Akebono's �EURO� pad line to provide excellent stopping power while extending rotor life and virtually eliminating brake dust. Akebono is determined to focus on the creation of value in all products. For over two decades, Akebono Ceramic Technology (ACT) has been the original equipment (OE) standard on many of North America's passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs and has set the benchmark for ceramic pads used in OE vehicle production. Most importantly, European OE manufacturers now request Akebono products for their North American vehicles. Akebono's aftermarket disc pads contain the same materials, engineering, quality standards, and advanced technologies used to create their OE ceramic brake pads. The use of Akebono ceramic brake pads ensures customer satisfaction and eliminates unnecessary return visits to the shop. Akebono's Research & Development Being the largest brake manufacturer in the world gives Akebono a unique advantage: an exclusive original equipment experience and expertise backed by the most comprehensive Research & Development in the industry. That fierce pursuit of unfailing quality and safety assures that Akebono continues to be the innovating leader of braking technology. Key Features: Vehicle-Optimized Formulations - Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads are formulated and fit with a precision that is remarkably sensitive to every unique wheel architecture for superb function and rotor compatibility. Luxuriously Clean - The EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads are meticulously constructed with the finest materials to virtually eliminate dusting because Akebono shares your passion for the design aesthetics that are unique to European makes. Ultra-Quiet - You know you've arrived in style with the EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads' harmonically dampened design which maximizes control of noise, vibration and harshness (NVH) to virtually eliminate squealing, groaning and shudders. Flawless Engineering - European design requires vehicle-handling techniques that are unforgiving on brakes. The undisputed global expert in braking technology, Akebono created the EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads to provide the most consistent, smoothest stopping power over a wide range of driving conditions. Braking Expertise You Can Trust - Akebono has more than 75 years of braking expertise, is the largest OEM friction pad supplier and is the originator of ceramic pad technology. What's in the Box 1-Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium ceramic rear brake pad set for 2000-2005 Mercedes-Benz M Class. About Akebono Akebono was established in Japan in 1929, at a time when the Japanese automobile industry had only produced 400 vehicles. Since then, keeping pace with the onset of motorization, Akebono has entered the domestic and overseas markets as brake experts. Committed to precision, Akebono refuses to cut corners on safety and will only implement best practices in their operations. This time-tested approach has resulted in proven quality control techniques to guarantee minimal process variation in all phases of production. Embraced throughout the organization, this approach enables the company to consistently achieve nearly zero defects per million parts produced.
H**I
A used one?
did not install yet, but I think one piece was used, actually I don't care a used one, what I care is the different shape with others ---- there is no middle gap on the pad, see the photos...Update Sep. 15, 2015After consulting experts, I have known it's designed as this although very very uncommon. I have installed pads successfully last weekend, you may write a note on this part I thinkAfter consulting experts, I have known it's designed as this although very very uncommon. Sorry my bad, seller may write a note on this part I think.
W**Y
Work great.. little to no brake dust
After 50,000 miles on my original OEM Mercedes Benz pads, it was finally time for a change. These pads are quiet and there's virtually no black brake dust to clean-up! :) Installation wasn't too difficult for a European car brake job first timer. I giving them 4 stars because braking with these pads is slightly less aggressive than the carbon OEM pads. I've put 6,000 miles on the vehicle since pad installation and I now hardly notice any difference in pedal force or stopping ability. I'd be happy to have these on all four wheels to end black wheel syndrome.
T**!
Not for early 2005 E320 CDI
Amazon needs a more sure way to select parts for a car. Based on the selection tool and the product description, I was convinced this part fit my early model 2005 Mercedes E320 CDI. They didn't and I had to return them. I am giving a neutral 4-star rating because I am unable to try them. My mechanic DID recommend them , so basing it on his experiences.Glad that Amazon made the return painless. I did eventually put Akebono pads on my car, just not this particular model.
T**B
Good performance
I replaced OEM Mercedes pads with these pads. They seem to provide the same breaking performance but with very little brake dust. So far I am very happy with them.One problem I had was that when I took them out of the shrink wrapped plastic, one of the two springs that hold the inner pad inside the piston broke free from the pad because it was stuck in the plastic and not fully attached to the pad. I tried for awhile to attach it back on but gave up and installed it without the spring. So far, I have had no issues.
K**K
Five Stars
another great product from Akebono
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