CLK500 AMG- 2003 -Best front pads ?

[goody]

Hi all.
What are the best general use front pads for my 2003 CLK500 AMG ?
Does the AMG have a different pad ?
EBC redstuff pads look like they will do the job but i'm a bit unsure which code is correct, I am looking at DP31363C, is this correct.
Cheers.

 

[Bobby Dazzler]

I personally stick to MB's own pads as they're what MB specify and so are good enough for little old me. That said Green/Red do seem well regarded by those who use them - supposedly less dust too.

It's unlikely that your car has different pads to a 'normal' CLK500*, but best check with the dealer to be sure. They can check the correct part number based upon your car's VIN number.

* Not that a 5 litre V8 could ever be considered 'normal'!!

 

[flango]

Can recommend Red Stuff or OMP pro, both miles better stopping power and lest dust than the OEM pads.

No idea on code though sorry

 

[Adam230K]

Stick to your MB pads or you might get squeeking. Also redstuff pads are AWFUL when cold, but good once heated up.

 

[WLeg]

If you use Green/Red instead of MB, do you need to tell the insurance co ?

 

[peterg1965]

Hi all.
What are the best general use front pads for my 2003 CLK500 AMG ?
Does the AMG have a different pad ?

Sorry to be pedantic, but there is no such car as a CLK500 AMG. I suspect you may well have a CLK500 with an AMG body kit and alloys fitted, but that means the car is mechanically still a CLK500. The AMG version of the CLK is the CLK55.

 

[petermansell]

Sorry to be pedantic, but there is no such car as a CLK500 AMG. I suspect you may well have a CLK500 with an AMG body kit and alloys fitted, but that means the car is mechanically still a CLK500. The AMG version of the CLK is the CLK55.

I thought this but felt too picky to say it

 

[peterg1965]

I thought this but felt too picky to say it

I only got it in before Howard did!

 

[goody]

Don't worry guys, I thought the same when I bought it, but I was not up to speed with the specs but just loved the look of it.
The fact that it had been de-badged other than the AMG badge had me thinking but the pants dept won.
Cheers.