{"product_id":"ebc-front-brake-pads-99-00-mercedes-benz-c230-96-00-c280","title":"EBC Front Brake Pads – 99–00 Mercedes-Benz C230 \/ 96–00 C280","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:960px;margin:auto;line-height:1.6\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose the EBC front brake-pad compound suited to your driving. Fitment follows the verified EasySearch YMM associations and the relevant source brake packages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:14px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 1 — Brake package and vehicle coverage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sources specify the C230 2.3L W202 front brake configuration. The YMM applications extend to particular C280, E300 and SLK230 years, but not every Mercedes caliper package uses this pad shape. Confirm installed brake hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz C-Class 1999–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz C230 1999–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz C280 1996–2000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz E300 1995–1998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMercedes-Benz SLK230 1998–2004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:14px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 2 — Choose your EBC compound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreenstuff (EBCDP21055):\u003c\/strong\u003e Street-oriented friction for daily and spirited driving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYellowstuff (EBCDP41055R):\u003c\/strong\u003e Higher-friction street-performance compound for demanding use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompound changes friction characteristics, not the pad shape needed for your caliper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:14px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStep 3 — Verify the physical pad shape and part number\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompare the backing-plate profile, retaining hardware, installed caliper, and EBC SKU with the pads being replaced. The vehicle list is a product-level union and does not automatically qualify every caliper option.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:14px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation and bedding\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInspect the rotor surface and brake hardware. Follow the bed-in instructions shipped for the selected EBC compound before repeated heavy stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these front and rear sets?\u003c\/strong\u003e No, this listing covers the front axle only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose another compound?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes, as long as its physical pad shape matches your actual brake package.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;border-radius:14px;padding:18px;margin:14px 0\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose EBC Brake Pads?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEBC offers several friction compounds for street and performance needs. AlconKits contributes technical braking expertise to help you select the correct shape and driving-use compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"EBC","offers":[{"title":"Greenstuff","offer_id":49374174675252,"sku":"EBCDP21055","price":200.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellowstuff","offer_id":49374174708020,"sku":"EBCDP41055R","price":223.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/8534\/7636\/files\/730a5dc682416e0ce0925defec2c6721.jpg?v=1772134688","url":"https:\/\/alconkits.com\/products\/ebc-front-brake-pads-99-00-mercedes-benz-c230-96-00-c280","provider":"Alcon Brake Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}