Actually Tom there isn't much difference between what they consider lifetime and say the cheaper 1 year guarantee part. The lifetime is just made with the same grade material to the factory specs like what was originally on the vehicle. The cheaper part is just a softer material and not necessarily better for your rotors or drums. They may wear faster, but they also might have less resistance to heat and could cause your rotors or drums to warp. Harry 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata -----Original Message----- From: Potter, Tom E <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thu, 10 Aug 2006 07:17:56 -0500 Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Caravan brakes
I never understood the idea behind "lifetime" brake pads and shoes. Something must wear. If not the pad and shoes; the rotors and drums will wear. The whole point of a pad or shoe is to have something "sacrificial" that is easily replaced. I prefer replacing pads and shoes to rotors and drums. Tom Potter -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Loren Faeth Sent: Wednesday, August 09, 2006 11:03 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT Caravan brakes ... Another reason I like cheap pads and shoes that don't wear the drums and rotors; they don't rust to the drum or rotor! (MB content: cheap pads will let your rotors live longer) Loren Company 99 Caravan lotsa MBs _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
