c3002008

How much should I expect to pay (parts + labor) for brake pad replacement with sensor for all 4 wheels? Typically at what mileage should they be replaced?

nelson g

Do it yourself it's easy and save money.

Watch the videos:

then go to either of the many online sites and buy their brake kits. You will save a lot of money and get to know your car better.

Just204

^^

I agree but to an extent, if the OP has no experience working on their cars doing brakes might not be the best thing to do as a first time.

But yes, you will save a lot doing it your self. for example; a complete brake job front and rear with everything would cost around 1,500. you can buy OEM parts online for the job for under 500 bucks, so provided you have everything to do the job you save 1,000...

but to answer the question, rear pads only would be 250-300 roughly at the dealer.

dchar

I usually buy the parts at discount online and take it to an indy shop. They usually only charge $100 for labor. So if parts was about $500, then you're looking at about $600.

c3002008

thanks for all the replies. Have never worked with brakes myself so I will have to take it to service center. Does the rotors have be changed when replacing the pads or is it fine to replace only the pads if the rotors are in good shape? How many hours labor should it be for all pads changed?

Just204

$100 for all 4 corners rotors and pads???? No way... That place would be out of business...

OP, about your question. If you get no vibrations when breaking and the rotors are fairly new I would just do pads and sensors, My dealer said they recommend rotors whenever you change pads but to me thats just to make more money and Mercedes Benz doesn't say anything about recommending a need to do that. If rotors are above minimum specification for thickness and in good condition keep them and just do pads/sensors. Labor wise I'd say 2 1/2 hrs max as fair so $250 at 100/hr.

dchar

Sorry. I meant $100 per axle.

psbenz12

There's nothing special about these brakes, parts are just about on par with any other make/model the rotors are a good size so they might seem more expensive compared to a lesser car but it's just the bigger size. You can save by using blank rotors instead of the drilled, barely noticeable to an untrained butt.

If the mechanic tries to tell you there's extra fees or parts cost a lot more being a Merc you should prolly look for a more honest shop.

And I'm sure it was mentioned - the lip on the rotors are normal, in spect them yourself and decide if you want to replace them.

I havent had my w204 long so I don't know their life, I would image pads wear faster with how heavy the car is and how much dust they leave, but for all my other cars I replaced rotors every other time I change the pads.

Just204

Price has less of an affect on price then you think, it's really the cars brand. in mass production material cost difference is small. drilled vs non drilled, you can do what you want but I'll stick OEM or high quality aftermarket which costs close to OEM.

Parts wise; You have rotors/pads and on our cars 1 sensor each axle I guess you could say. other then that maybe lubricant for some contact areas.

Rotors having a lip is normal after use, service adviser was saying I needed rotors because of that and I said uhh, no, thats normal and does not mean I have to do rotors... rotors should last 2 sets of pads.

I found the rear pads wore out at around 27k and fronts were about 50%. depends on driving style.

Just204

lol, thats cool. Pretty good deal if they do it right.