jigga619

I'm going to have to change my brakes pretty soon, and I was just wondering where you all got your brakes done at? Did you take it to the stealer (dealer), do it yourself, or take it to a brake place (i.e. brake depot)?

Also, how many miles have you gone before changing em? I've got 33k miles on mine.

Thanks

KWiK

DIY

nicedeboy

70k on mine and read my first/second post on this https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...threadid=73763

CitronC230K_03

i had my front pads replaced at the dealership when i had my service B performed. it cost $202.

nicedeboy

That price is hard to belive by the way. Love how the price went down from the last time you posted it. Out of 5 MB dealers I spoke with on the phone, that price does not even cover labor. What's the name of the dealer, I would like to call them.

tuscanraider

I find that hard to beleive too....

When I need them done I'm going to Midas, Meineke, etc...no way I'm paying the theives at the stealership to do it.

CitronC230K_03

heres my last post with cost of brakes.

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...ghlight=brakes

ill scan my service reciept for you too when i get home!

kaze81

CitronC230K_03: May I ask you which dealer did you go? It's a good deal for the price you said.

Thanks

KZ

nicedeboy

Even though I live in DELAWARE, I will drive all the way to CALIFORNIA to get my brakes done if that price is correct. Take your time looking for the dealer's name, I'm just relaxin back in front of the TV/computer today. hehe

CitronC230K_03

i had it done at Penske Motor Cars West Covina in Jan when I had my service B performed. i was called during the service and they said i had 5% left on my front pads. i told them to go ahead and change them. the cost included pads, sensors and labor. it has a break down of parts and labor on my service receipt. ill scan the reciept when i get home and post it.

CitronC230K_03

1-626-859-1200. i called myself and they told me anywhere between $150 to $250 and would let me know more accurately once i bring my car in. i dont need to though seeing as how i had mine done there.

kaze81

CitronC230K_03: Thanks a lot for the info. It's good for me when I need a brake job.

KZ

nicedeboy

THanks so much for the number.... just called them. Guess I'm going to take a trip. Hint Hint.

CitronC230K_03

need gas money!!

nicedeboy

haha, I'm out of school now for the summer.... what else can I get myself into? I already drive to flordia from the north east... what's another few miles. My girl wants to take a trip. One would think, flying would be the answer... but lets make it interesting. haha I still can't believe the price difference. Guess the idiots around me want money. LOL

CitronC230K_03

either way i still wouldnt take my car to midas. ill give away my old pads when i get my AMG brakes put on for those who dont wanna pay for parts.

CitronC230K_03

don't flame me for $1.12, oh please!!

here you go as promised!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CitronC230K_03

nicedeboy, i want to apologize for way under estimating the cost of my brakes!
im sure that extra $1.12 would surely cover any labor cost, which my supposed $202 would barely cover the labor.



have a nice day!!

nicedeboy

Its all good, we don't have tax here. hehe But also you would have to be paying another 400.00 at these stupid benz dealers hehe

CitronC230K_03

im just giving you a hard time dude. its cool. sux that the dealers out there are charging so much for just brakes.

nicedeboy

I'm trying to figure out what tax percent you have in Cali, is it 5 percent or just one thing or another? I know, when I visited Washington DC, they have 8.5 percent on goods and 10.5 percent on food.

CitronC230K_03

7.75% i thought, but looks like 8.25%.

though playing with the calculator myself, it looks like 8.25% on parts alone. thats the only number that comes up with 9.687975, which would be $9.69 for tax. i dont know if they tax for labor, and asking my brother they said its just parts.

nicedeboy

That's what my girl thought it was. All states have different ways to tip/tax. Fun Fun Fun.

CitronC230K_03

i must admit you are very lucky not having to pay taxes. it does get pricey. im in the GB for the AMG brakes and 8.25% tax on $620 isnt going to be fun. hell tax on a car sucks even more.

Saprissa

There's always a catch though... when you don't pay taxes, they get it from you other ways, like TOLL roads, higher property taxes, insurance rates, and vehicle registration fees...

anyway, in California, it depends in which county you live, as far as how much retail tax you pay... in some counties, it's 7.75% others it's 8.25%

go figure !!!

Don't sweat the tax on the AMG brakes though... at $620 + tax you're still getting the sweetest deal around !!

see you at the meet tonight !!!!