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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Seattle area - Have parts, need someone to do brakes on 2006 C230

I'm based in Seattle. I have a 2006 C230. I have the rotors and pads for the brakes to be replaced, but I don't have the know how. Is there anyone around who can help? Please PM if you can. I'd also like to get the stuff from an MB 40k service done. Trying to avoid stealership prices. Thanks!
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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a quarter mile at a time
Best to find a good independant shop that takes customer supplied parts
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 06:42 PM
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+1... look for a good specialized MB indy shop.
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Mercedes Garage In bellevue will do it for ya for much cheaper than the dealer...

I would offer to help, but im just swamppeedddd - its probably easier than ya think to do Plenty of DIYs too
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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If you wanted to drive up to Vancouver I'd help ya out... bit of a road trip though!
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Old Mar 11, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by TruTaing
Mercedes Garage In bellevue will do it for ya for much cheaper than the dealer...

I would offer to help, but im just swamppeedddd - its probably easier than ya think to do Plenty of DIYs too
Which shop would you recommend? I'm in the Seattle area also.. looking for a place to change my headlight assembly and install a front lip. Thanks.
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Old Mar 12, 2011 | 09:14 AM
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Brakes are about the easiest job for a DIY'er especially the fronts
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 02:54 AM
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buy the parts, and get ur hands dirty, lol
simple change, 3mins a side
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It's not that easy to do it without a hoist. After DIYing it 2x in the past (with a jack stand and the factory jack), I'd rather pay someone $50 in labour to be honest.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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Which shop would you recommend? I'm in the Seattle area also.. looking for a place to change my headlight assembly and install a front lip. Thanks.
I would recommend doing it yourself if you have the know how - its pretty dang easy honestly even w/ just a floor jack and some stands, but if you have to take it to a shop - id take it to mercedes garage in bellevue. Fair rates and great service. Talk to Adam.
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honetly, the job is very easy to do print the instructions or have your laptop near. takes about 30 minutes to do the front and 20 to do the back. I am not sure if you can get it done for $50.00 bucks but good luck.
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I can get mine done every day for $50 at my indy with my supplied parts. Rotors/Pads/Labor/Tax and all for my fronts was less than $350.
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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ive been meaning to take a trip to Seattle lol gas is way expensive right now though, anyway like everyone else is saying its fairly easy to do yourself i just did mine 2 weeks ago look up the diy you should be fine
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:50 PM
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ive been meaning to take a trip to Seattle lol gas is way expensive right now though, anyway like everyone else is saying its fairly easy to do yourself i just did mine 2 weeks ago look up the diy you should be fine
Roll on by - Ill snap some pix of your car!
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Old Mar 21, 2011 | 09:54 PM
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Roll on by - Ill snap some pix of your car!
dam this is tempting i might talk to karo and plan a road trip although we will most likely be too late to help out the op
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by seattlebenz
I'm based in Seattle. I have a 2006 C230. I have the rotors and pads for the brakes to be replaced, but I don't have the know how. Is there anyone around who can help? Please PM if you can. I'd also like to get the stuff from an MB 40k service done. Trying to avoid stealership prices. Thanks!
I recommand you
SEAPAC AUTO in Lynnwood, WA
Talk to Ken.
I always take my C32 there and never had problems.
Pretty good Price too.
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Buy a good floor jack and get a buddy to help show you how, it will be the best money you ever invested in your car.
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Milkm4n
dam this is tempting i might talk to karo and plan a road trip although we will most likely be too late to help out the op
thats a long road trip!
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Old Mar 23, 2011 | 03:01 AM
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Originally Posted by seattlebenz
I'm based in Seattle. I have a 2006 C230. I have the rotors and pads for the brakes to be replaced, but I don't have the know how. Is there anyone around who can help? Please PM if you can. I'd also like to get the stuff from an MB 40k service done. Trying to avoid stealership prices. Thanks!
Let me join you When you change your brakes and rotors with someone's help or by yourself.
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 01:54 AM
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Thanks TruTaing, I will call them up when I'm back from spring break. What part of Seattle are you from?!
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Old Mar 24, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by xzstarszx
Thanks TruTaing, I will call them up when I'm back from spring break. What part of Seattle are you from?!
I live in the city, so you'll see me... driving out of the city and/or walking through it most of the time :P
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