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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 08:37 AM
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Front Brake Job

What is the going rate for a front brake job (new rotors & pads) at an independent shop for a C Class these days?

Thanks.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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Hi! I just had my front pads and rotors replaced. I was quoted $490.00 at an independent shop and around $550.00 at the dealer. Hope this helps! Location charlotte, NC
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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just buy the pads n rotors from buybrakes.com and than bring it to an indy or do it yourself
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackLiquorish8
just buy the pads n rotors from buybrakes.com and than bring it to an indy or do it yourself
I second that. It shouldn't be too hard if you've done brakes on any other car, then again, that's an assumption because I haven't done the brakes on my car yet. The only problem I see is doing them one side at a time using the jack.
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Old Aug 31, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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i was quoted $450 for oem pads and rotors. I went with the akreno ceramic pads instead, so it was slightly cheaper. I would recommend moving to ceramics pads..better stopping power and no brake dust.
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 12:56 AM
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I was quoted $600 parts and labour at the dealership here in Toronto (yes, they charge more in Canada than the States). But I ordered the rotors and pads, and did all the work myself for about $360 in parts.

Power Slot Cryo Rotors ~ $284 (buybrakes.com)
Hawk HPS brake pads ~ $73 (discountperformanceautoparts.com)
Brake Wear Sensor ~ $9 (at dealership)

Labor ~1.5hrs
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Old Sep 1, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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I just did mine 5 days back for under $310.00 ALL MB OEM parts from the dealer. Saved a bunch by doing it myself and was done in an hour.
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