cohenmd86

2013 ml550 with 55k, dealer replaced fronts at 12k rear at 17k. Who has the aftermarket company that can supply me with everything I need. Dealer quoted me 1050 up front and 875 in back....... No way will I pay that for this type of performance help please!

helipilotml550

Dude I just got home from the dealer and my 2013 ML550 is got the same problem. First set was at 12000 now at 20333 they are warped again and they want 1050.00 for new fronts. I have a call in to Mercedes Benz customer service. We shall see what they say. I say BS to replacing brake on a $70000.00 car once a year

GregGebhardt

My LX570 did not need brake service till 40k.

Seems the Germans use a softer pad and shoe material to increase braking performance. As far as the warping goes, that should be warranty for sure.

baudilus

In my experience, there are two factors: how you drive, and where you drive. My first ML went to 55,000 before needing fronts. Rears were done at about 45,000. I'm not a hard braker, and I don't ride the brake pedal. I also don't speed much on local streets, just on the highway where braking is infrequent, and I'd say about 85% of those miles were highway.

If you do mostly local driving, naturally you're using the brakes more. I have just developed driving habits that preserve my brakes, I guess.

My old civic has gone 165,000 miles on 3 sets of pads.


That said, I've never seen any car needing new brakes at 12k. I'd just get some good aftermarket pads and rotors and replace them myself.

helipilotml550

Well I called Mercedes Customer Service and asked them to help and they jumped right on it and Replaced all my brake and pads under warranty. I can't thank them enough. Way to go MBUSA!!!!!!!!!

screw991le

Awesome