cost of a brake job for C32?

Apr 25, 2005 | 05:30 PM

stevec32

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2007 E550 and 2007 335i

cost of a brake job for C32?

I have nearly 46,000 miles and think that on my next "B" service I will need to replace pads. And was wondering about the costs involved. Also does MB dealers force you to replace rotors.
thanks for any info

Apr 25, 2005 | 06:21 PM

Harris

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The pads should be around USD150 (or less). Plus an hour of labor. You may or may not have to change the rotors, but they should be fairly think after 46K miles.

Apr 25, 2005 | 06:43 PM

stevec32

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thanks for the reply eom.

thanks

Apr 25, 2005 | 07:09 PM

jayitx

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Originally Posted by stevec32

I just went through your exact situation, and asked the dealer how much for brakes when I dropped it off for Service B. I was told "around $280-290". Looking at some of the brake posts here, it would cost less than half that for parts and doing it yourself. Of course, if I was going to have anyone do it, I have the dealer do it---just in case.

Apr 25, 2005 | 10:11 PM

Blake P

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Originally Posted by Harris

The pads should be around USD150 (or less). Plus an hour of labor. You may or may not have to change the rotors, but they should be fairly think after 46K miles.

Is there any way to make the rotors last longer?...rotating them perhaps? (if that's even possible!) Sorry if that's a dumb question.

Apr 25, 2005 | 10:50 PM

x-tian-230k

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You can't blake as the C32 rotors are cross drilled and directional.....

Apr 25, 2005 | 11:39 PM

blando

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Originally Posted by x-tian-230k

You can't blake as the C32 rotors are cross drilled and directional.....

I believe it's the same rotor on both sides, leaving the holes on one facing in the wrong direction. Pretty lame if you ask me.

I plan to do the brakes myself when the time comes. Been doing them on my ML320 with no problems...

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Apr 26, 2005 | 01:03 PM

AdaMBombC32G

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NEW 08' M6 CAB, 06' 997 911 CS CAB, 09' RX350 AWD, 10' E350 4M, 10' Range Rover; FS: 04' C32 AMG= FS

in the case of "dyi" what are the some suggestion for good break pads (front/rear) i have 12,700 miles and my dealre suggested changing them saying it should run between $300 - $400, HELLZ NOOO, i rather buy some ceramic pads or whatever, PLEASE HELP

Apr 26, 2005 | 01:48 PM

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Blake P

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Originally Posted by AdaMBombC32G

I'm sure people have their preferences, but I've heard good things about Porterfield pads. I haven't had to change mine yet, so I'm still running the stock "low-dust" pads that came w/ my AMG brake kit.