Pads (C63). Too good to be true?

[ecain63]

Just found these: Front and back for PPP

What you reckon? Seems legit enough to me.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG C63 2008-2012 FRONT REAR BRAKE PADS BRAND NEW | eBay

 

[RJ C63]

Not genuine

 

[ecain63]

How do you know? Just asking for reasons, not suggesting you're wrong.

 

[moonloops]

Probably made from custard creams.

Don't forget motoring rule #1 - never buy a car or spares from West Yorkshire (especially if it's from a 2 bed terraced house in Dewsbury

 

[StuartK]

Probably made from custard creams.

Don't forget motoring rule #1 - never buy a car or spares from West Yorkshire (especially if it's from a 2 bed terraced house in Dewsbury

I quite like custard creams

 

[moonloops]

I quite like custard creams

They're nice, but Bourbons are the king of biscuits

 

[Nitro]

Probably better as brake pads as well!

 

[Cyclone1]

You do get some crap and biased advice on here. I've noticed that these pads are for sale by A to Z spares. When I lived in Yorkshire a few years ago I used them for many parts and they were great. I mostly went into the shop but they could pretty much get any brand I requested.

Suggest you call them and see if they can tell you what brand they are and take it from there?

Jules.

 

[Cyclone1]

Quick EBay message to the seller reveals they are APEC pads. Hardly a bargain given you can get front and rear for around £80 if bought separately on EBay. But easy to find out what they are with the seller being responsive to my question.

Not sure if APEC are any good, I've never used them myself but seem to remember from past searching that they supply blanks to a lot of the smaller disc and pad sellers who drill / groove the discs and then sell as their own branded packages......

 

[optimusprime]

I would want a reputable make for that price. Plus discs to go with them

 

[oldguy57]

You do get some crap and biased advice on here. I've noticed that these pads are for sale by A to Z spares. When I lived in Yorkshire a few years ago I used them for many parts and they were great. I mostly went into the shop but they could pretty much get any brand I requested.

Suggest you call them and see if they can tell you what brand they are and take it from there?

Jules.

Yep I used A to Z all the time when I lived in God's Own Country and they were good and very helpful. I think though that I would be tempted to use OEM stuff on a 63 ppp though.

 

[flango]

Another vote of confidence for AtoZ used to have a shop local to me but it closed so now use a local motor factor instead. Beauty of AtoZ is they seem to be able to get parts others can't and never had an issue with quality

APEC are OK but wouldn't want them on a C63 the OEM set up us bad enough if you drive tge car in anger. I would be looking at a suitable upgrade with higher performance pads unless you tootle around all day in which case APEC will be fine

 

[Cyclone1]

Out of interest to the OP, Mercedes were offering me 33% discount last week on discs and pads all around for my CLS55, might be worth giving them a call?

 

[RJ C63]

Try MB may get discount and stock are more than good enough for road use.

 

[Steveml63]

Hi,
I know nothing about the seller - but brake pads on a high performance car are one part that I would not compromise on - and I would be looking for OEM direct from the dealer or a very high quality, known performance manufacturer/supplier.
I would not be buying them off EBay from that part of the U.K.!!!
Cheers
Steve

 

[ecain63]

Thanks guys. I am not in imminent need of pads, just saw these whilst browsing. I'll avoid for now

Streveml63, I was not looking to scrimp or cut corners. Merely asking the question: Are these real or no real?

Eddie

 

[ice643]

Probably made from custard creams.

Don't forget motoring rule #1 - never buy a car or spares from West Yorkshire (especially if it's from a 2 bed terraced house in Dewsbury

I smell a bit of racism.grow up and dont be so ignorant.

 

[moonloops]

I smell a bit of racism.grow up and dont be so ignorant.

Aww didums has baby had his feelings hurt

 

[jotter22]

Hi,
I know nothing about the seller - but brake pads on a high performance car are one part that I would not compromise on - and I would be looking for OEM direct from the dealer or a very high quality, known performance manufacturer/supplier.
I would not be buying them off EBay from that part of the U.K.!!!
Cheers
Steve

Tony.

 

[ice643]

Aww didums has baby had his feelings hurt

get a life you racist ****