Brakes
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Originally Posted by m-benzw203
how much is it for front brakes nomally b/c i am getting some for 300 with labor.
1) What model do you have (240, 320, 230 K, 230, 280, 350)?
2) What year?
3) Where do you live? (Price can vary in different areas)
4) Brake pads or pads and rotors? And what kind of pads?
I suggest you put the make, model and year of your vehicle in either your profile or signature. That way, nobody will ever have to ask, if you ever start another thread again.
Now, with that being said, please respond with info so that we can help further.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Need to clarify a few things first before anybody can respond
1) What model do you have (240, 320, 230 K, 230, 280, 350)?
2) What year?
3) Where do you live? (Price can vary in different areas)
4) Brake pads or pads and rotors? And what kind of pads?
I suggest you put the make, model and year of your vehicle in either your profile or signature. That way, nobody will ever have to ask, if you ever start another thread again.
Now, with that being said, please respond with info so that we can help further.
1) What model do you have (240, 320, 230 K, 230, 280, 350)?
2) What year?
3) Where do you live? (Price can vary in different areas)
4) Brake pads or pads and rotors? And what kind of pads?
I suggest you put the make, model and year of your vehicle in either your profile or signature. That way, nobody will ever have to ask, if you ever start another thread again.
Now, with that being said, please respond with info so that we can help further.
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So, I guess the "no response" means either you found the information via "search" or you just don't need help?
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If you're getting a quote of $300 for both pads and rotors (front only), the price is pretty decent, however, see how much more it would be for them to upgrade your fronts to the 4 piston sport calipers, rotors and pads from the '04.5 model. Never hurts to ask.
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I thought brake job on the C230 was relatively easy. The only thing i dont understand is that the stock rotors was warpped by 12K. The new ones I put on are starting to warp after 1500 miles. Is the stock mbz rotors that crappy?
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ya i ownly need front pads and rotors for my 01 C320 they are charging me 300 final cost. i know this guy through my dealer and he is giving me a deal i just wanted to know if that was a good price or to check other place that u guy's might know. :>
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by tmak26b
I thought brake job on the C230 was relatively easy. The only thing i dont understand is that the stock rotors was warpped by 12K. The new ones I put on are starting to warp after 1500 miles. Is the stock mbz rotors that crappy?
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by m-benzw203
ya i ownly need front pads and rotors for my 01 C320 they are charging me 300 final cost. i know this guy through my dealer and he is giving me a deal i just wanted to know if that was a good price or to check other place that u guy's might know. :>
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Originally Posted by tmak26b
I thought brake job on the C230 was relatively easy. The only thing i dont understand is that the stock rotors was warpped by 12K. The new ones I put on are starting to warp after 1500 miles. Is the stock mbz rotors that crappy?
It is..and if this guy is trying to save money that's the way to go.
M-Benz,
I'm willing to bet there's a DIY sticky somewhere around here also. If your incompetent in that field then you will have to pay someone for there time that knows how to install them. Every shop in every town charges a different price on labor so starting a new thread is pointless on this topic.
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Try to stay off the breaks after a heated drive. When you come to a redlight so on and so forth, try to either put in park (Auto), or let it idle in manual on 6spd (wont work on hills etc.)
This is what i do, and i'm @ 20k miles with my breaks still fresh. (and i push my car everyday)
This is what i do, and i'm @ 20k miles with my breaks still fresh. (and i push my car everyday)
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by m-benzw203
someone mentioned about getting 2004-05 brakes and rotors for my c320 01'. how does that work and will that give me better braking and last me longer.
Yes, this will give you better stopping power. As for lasting longer, it depends on how you drive and how you brake. If you're out there beating your car up and stopping hard/late, then your brakes are not gonna last as long as you want them to.
Regardless, from what I've heard, the OEM rotors that the C Class' had before the 2004.5 re-fresh were not very good. That being said, that's why I mentioned you should check if they can get you the re-fresh brakes from the 2004.5 (my model year). The 2005-present models have 2 piston calipers. My model has the 4 piston calipers, which are the same calipers as the C32 AMG, except it says Mercedes Benz on the calipers instead of AMG. They only did this for the 2004.5 "re-fresh" models. I can try to get the part number for you when I have a free chance. Mercedes normally doesn't give out part numbers, but I'll do my best.
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Are you tracking your car? Why the heck are your rotors warping so fast? I can understand rotors fading (i.e. surface become rough, due to friction with pads), but warped rotors is a totally different story.
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2001 C320
Originally Posted by m-benzw203
hey how much is it for new brakes on a benz c320 on average
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Originally Posted by stephen4785
I paid around 110$ for Rotex pads and 7$ each for new sensors.I installed them myself.If you want to install them yourself let me know cause Iv got complete pic's of how to do it and what tools you need.
Thanks!
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Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
Originally Posted by AMG_55
change ur own brakes and save 100-120 $. i do
by the way, the c230 4 piston brakes and the c32 brakes arent the same
by the way, the c230 4 piston brakes and the c32 brakes arent the same
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Warpped Rotors - Brakes 101?
Originally Posted by tmak26b
I thought brake job on the C230 was relatively easy. The only thing i dont understand is that the stock rotors was warpped by 12K. The new ones I put on are starting to warp after 1500 miles. Is the stock mbz rotors that crappy?
Prevention: Racers learn early on never to apply their emergency brakes or stay on the break pedal after a race until the rotors and pads have cooled down - - - good advice for any spirited or mountain road driving. Another piece of good advice for keeping your brakes in top condition is to break them in properly (also called bedding them in). There are many articles on the web on how to do this and it is well worth the effort any time you either buy a new car or change either the pads or rotors. Hope this is helpful!
