Brembo 14-19 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Premium Low-Met OE Equivalent Pad - Rear

OE-Equivalent Low-Met Brake Pads Engineered for the 2014-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG Rear Axle

The Brembo P50099 is a premium low-metallic OE-equivalent rear brake pad set designed specifically for the North American market and formulated for the 2014-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG. Brembo engineers this compound to meet or exceed the performance of the original equipment brake pads while targeting lower dust output and quieter operation. The low-met friction compound is ECE-R90 certified, confirming it meets or exceeds the stopping power and fade resistance of the original brake pad specification. Each pad is equipped with a premium multi-layer shim that dampens vibration and eliminates brake squeal, delivering the quiet, smooth, confident braking feel expected from an AMG-spec vehicle. This set is a direct fit requiring no hardware modification.

Key Features

• Brembo P50099 premium low-met OE-equivalent rear brake pads for 2014-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
• ECE-R90 certified friction compound meets or exceeds OE stopping power and fade resistance
• Formulated specifically for the North American market driving conditions
• Premium multi-layer shim dampens noise and vibration for quiet, confident braking
• Low-met compound produces less brake dust compared to semi-metallic alternatives
• Direct OE-equivalent fit for CLA45 AMG rear calipers, no modification required
• Brembo-grade friction materials from the world's leading brake manufacturer

Fitment

Specifications

What's Included

• 1 set of Brembo P50099 rear brake pads (both sides)
• Premium multi-layer shims (pre-attached)

Frequently Asked Questions

The Brembo P50099 fits 2014-2019 Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG at the rear axle. It is not listed for the GLA45 AMG or any other AMG variant. Verify fitment by cross-referencing your VIN before ordering.

ECE-R90 is a European regulatory standard that mandates replacement brake pads must demonstrate stopping performance within ten percent of the original equipment specification under standardized testing conditions. Brembo's low-met compound receives this certification independently, confirming it meets the same baseline safety standard as the factory CLA45 AMG brake pads.

Low-metallic compounds use a smaller percentage of metallic content than semi-metallic pads, which reduces rotor wear and brake dust at the cost of slightly higher operating temperatures. Low-met is the OE-preferred formulation for European vehicles because it provides progressive, linear bite across the full temperature range typical of street and moderate performance driving, without the harshness of high-metallic or race compounds.

Yes. The premium multi-layer shim included with the P50099 is designed to absorb the high-frequency vibrations between the caliper piston and the pad backing plate that cause squeal. Proper bedding of the pads immediately after installation is also critical to eliminating noise and establishing the optimal friction layer on the rotor surface.

Not necessarily. If your current rotors are within minimum thickness specification and show no scoring, heat cracks, or severe pitting, the Brembo P50099 pads can be installed on the existing rotors after a light cleaning and surface preparation. If the rotors are at or below minimum thickness, rotor replacement is required regardless of pad brand.

Yes. After installation, perform 10 to 15 moderate brake applications from approximately 35 mph down to 5 mph with at least 30 seconds of cool-down time between each application. Avoid coming to a complete stop during break-in to prevent pad material from depositing unevenly on the rotor. This bedding process establishes the optimal friction layer and ensures consistent, quiet performance.

Yes. The P50099 is engineered as a direct OE-equivalent replacement for the factory rear brake pads on the 2014-2019 CLA45 AMG. No modification to the caliper, bracket, or hardware is required. The pad dimensions, backing plate size, and shim configuration match the factory specification exactly.

Brembo OE pads are formulated to replicate the original equipment specification, prioritizing consistent everyday performance, low dust, and quiet operation. Brembo's performance lines such as the Sport and Race compounds use higher metallic content for greater fade resistance and higher operating temperature ceilings, at the cost of increased dust and noise levels. For street use on a CLA45 AMG, the OE compound is the appropriate choice.

Installation Instructions

1. Safely raise and support the vehicle on jack stands. Remove the rear wheels.
2. Inspect the rear brake calipers and rotors before proceeding. Replace any components below minimum specification.
3. Remove the caliper mounting bolts and slide the caliper off the rotor. Do not allow the caliper to hang by the brake hose.
4. Remove the old brake pads from the caliper bracket. Clean the bracket and sliding pins with brake cleaner and a wire brush.
5. Apply a thin coat of brake caliper lubricant to the caliper pin slides and backing plate contact points only. Do not apply lubricant to the friction surface.
6. Compress the rear caliper piston fully using a caliper piston wind-back tool, as the CLA45 AMG uses a screw-type rear piston.
7. Install the Brembo P50099 pads into the caliper bracket. Verify the shims are correctly seated.
8. Reinstall the caliper and torque the mounting bolts to the Mercedes-Benz specification for the CLA45 AMG.
9. Reinstall the rear wheels and torque the lug bolts to specification.
10. Pump the brake pedal until firm before moving the vehicle. Perform the full break-in bedding procedure before returning to normal driving.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.