A couple of things....I plan to install Axxis pads...is there a big difference between the Metal Master and the Metal Lux?

Also...should I do the rears at the same time or can I wait till they wear out..

Thanks,
Josh

 

Donno that there's a metal lux, but there's a Axxis Delux... which is an organic pad... metal master is a semi-metallic.

No, no need to change the back, does maybe 20% of the braking if that much.

-Shing

 

One day, this will appear on .org as well....
Axxis Pad Types

Autospecialty brands include Super-Lux, Metal-Lux, Super-X, and Metal-X. Metal-Lux is our premium quality semi-metallic pad featuring an asbestos free formula.

- If you specialize in Mercedes, Jaguar, BMW, Saab or Volvo, we offer the industry leading Axxis brake pads, in Metal Master semi-met, or Deluxe Plus... both asbestos free materials. Axxis Metal Master and Axxis Deluxe Plus are the leading brands of pads for upscale European and Japanese sports sedans.

Metal Master pads are designed for applications requiring the highest performance from a semi-metallic pad.

Deluxe Plus is formulated from the latest, proven asbestos-free organic materials, for those applications specifically requiring an NAO formula. It is recognized for maintaining low fade and squeal, with minimal brake dust.

- Metal-Lux and Super-Lux Autospecialty brands are specially formulated pads of the highest quality:

Metal-Lux Premium Quality Semi-Metallic brake pads feature a proven asbestos-free formula. Super-Lux is our premium quality, organic non-asbestos formula pad. Super-Lux Premium Quality Organic Pads feature a proven asbestos-free formula. Both Metal-Lux and Super-Lux brand materials meet or exceed OE specification, and include shims where necessary.

- Metal-X and Super-X are priced competitively against standard replacement grades, and yet offer dramatically improved stopping power for both import and domestic vehicles.

Reference: http://www.autospecialty.com/nonflash/friction/911.htm

Front Brake Pads:
Deluxe Plus: 22-430-01 $39 (Organic Pad; basically OEM)
Metalmaster: 23-430-01 $47 (Recommended)
Metal-LU: 24-430-01 $26
Super-LU: 25-430-01 $23
Super-X: 27-430-01 $21
Metal-X: 28-430-01 $22
Metal-X: 28-653-01 $22

Josh, don't screw around. You get what you pay for. Ante up for the Metalmasters and you will be happy. Do a search for that part number on carparts.com and order it. Get the latest coupons for that site from http://www.importhookup.com....

While you're at it:

Front Brake Hardware Kit: 41080-40U25 $21.66 through <A HREF="http://www.courtesyparts.com/onlinestore/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code =41080-40U25">Courtesy</A>

And also replace that brake fluid!

<A HREF="http://www.ogracing.com/ogshell/loadpage.pl?231109+catbrak.html">ATE Blue Brake Fluid</A>

 

Thanks for the info Bill....I saw your dissertation on a previous post already....Do you know if the MetalMasters are hard on your rotors? I read on another site that they are....was kinda curious as to actual driving difference of the pads not a "textbook" definition of them. If you have any more info it's much appreciated.

Josh