MrGreedy
MB Enthusiast
So, I've been looking how to get ceramic pads on my 2011 E350 for a while. There has been conflicting reports of what is needed, so I thought it would be useful and helpful to some others to get to the bottom of what was needed disc, pad and caliper-wise for the various E350s around the 2011-2014 vintage.
When I talk about the w212 in this thread, I specifically mean the E350 and this applies to rear wheel drive w212 and s212 models.
This might well apply to all the other w212s, but I've not checked anything other than E350s (as I have an E350).
Many thanks to @pmcgsmurf @bob6600 @Gazwould @Abb who have provided useful bits and pieces along the way
Please check what parts you actually need against your specific car and VIN and don't rely on what I've written here. This is for information only.
It is a collection of what has been found for my specific vehicle, but I hope it might be a good starting point if others are looking to source aftermarket ceramic brake pads.
I'm also sure that these part numbers apply across a range of vehicles, such as the CL218. In fact a lot of the part numbers start A204... which indicates original C-class fitment.
It seems there are 2 caliper styles on the front brakes for the w212. Either ATE/Lucas style single piston calipers, or Brembo double piston calipers.
The rear calipers are all ATE/Lucas style.
EBC brakes (of Redstuff fame) kindly list a large selection of pads and discs for the various styles of caliper here:
On the EBC lists, they specify fairly accurate diagrams of the pads, and list the caliper type (ATE/Lucas or Brembo)
When I talk about the w212 in this thread, I specifically mean the E350 and this applies to rear wheel drive w212 and s212 models.
This might well apply to all the other w212s, but I've not checked anything other than E350s (as I have an E350).
Many thanks to @pmcgsmurf @bob6600 @Gazwould @Abb who have provided useful bits and pieces along the way
Please check what parts you actually need against your specific car and VIN and don't rely on what I've written here. This is for information only.
It is a collection of what has been found for my specific vehicle, but I hope it might be a good starting point if others are looking to source aftermarket ceramic brake pads.
I'm also sure that these part numbers apply across a range of vehicles, such as the CL218. In fact a lot of the part numbers start A204... which indicates original C-class fitment.
It seems there are 2 caliper styles on the front brakes for the w212. Either ATE/Lucas style single piston calipers, or Brembo double piston calipers.
The rear calipers are all ATE/Lucas style.
EBC brakes (of Redstuff fame) kindly list a large selection of pads and discs for the various styles of caliper here:
EBC Brakes | EBC Brake Pads | EBC Brake Discs | EBC Brake Shop
Genuine EBC Brakes sold by EBC Brake Shop. Full range from pads & discs to Hoses. Order by 2PM for free next working day delivery.
www.ebcbrakeshop.co.uk
On the EBC lists, they specify fairly accurate diagrams of the pads, and list the caliper type (ATE/Lucas or Brembo)
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