# Good place to buy Mercedes Brake Pads and Rotors **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 19, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127 "2021-07-19T18:02:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![riaanshweta\_175004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dc4da7/32.png) [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/1 "2021-07-19T18:02:14Z")
Hi, What’s a good place to buy Brake pads and rotors for German cars? I see some on Advance Auto parts and the brand is CarQuest. Even though it say Best quality on Advance Auto parts, I am not sure if its OEM. Please advise Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/2 "2021-07-19T18:09:23Z")
MB doesn’t make brake rotors or pads. They’re purchased from a supplier. Every brake job I’ve done over the past 40 years was done with brake parts from CarQuest. All that needs to be done is request that the brake components meets or exceeds OEM specifications and you’ll be fine. Tester ---
**Author:** ![weekend-warrior](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/weekend-warrior/32/26122_2.png) [@weekend-warrior](https://community.cartalk.com/u/weekend-warrior)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/3 "2021-07-19T18:16:29Z")
check [rockauto.com](http://rockauto.com) there is alot to choose from. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/4 "2021-07-19T18:20:39Z")
If you want to be sure they’re OEM, get them from the dealer’s parts department. ---
**Author:** ![riaanshweta\_175004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dc4da7/32.png) [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/5 "2021-07-19T18:45:09Z")
Okay. Thats good to know! Does Carquest meets or exceeds OEM specifications? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/6 "2021-07-19T19:11:12Z")
> [@riaanshweta\_175004](#): > > Does Carquest meets or exceeds OEM specifications? Yes! You just ask them to provide those parts. CarQuest supplies replacement parts to the local dealers in the area. You see their delivery trucks at the dealers all the time. ![image](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/4/7/47ef7975d9cc680c04aa49832aca906825a92e1e.jpeg) Tester ---
**Author:** ![riaanshweta\_175004](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/dc4da7/32.png) [@riaanshweta\_175004](https://community.cartalk.com/u/riaanshweta_175004)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/7 "2021-07-19T19:34:39Z")
Would you recommend metalllic or ceramic brake pads? Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 7:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/8 "2021-07-19T19:58:07Z")
Asking for OEM brake pads will determine that. Tester ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/9 "2021-07-19T21:00:53Z")
You are asking about the rotors and pads makes me wonder if you have the ability to do this work . German vehicles have a reputation for being over engineered and not receptive for Do it Yourself projects . ---
**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\ **Post date:** [July 19, 2021, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/good-place-to-buy-mercedes-brake-pads-and-rotors/178127/10 "2021-07-19T21:22:41Z")
> [@riaanshweta\_175004](#): > > ceramic brake pads Ceramic. They produce less dust than metallics and tend to last a little longer.