chitownc32

I am experience a little vibration when braking hard from about 70 or higher. Im wondering what the problem could be. Im thinking the rotors are warped. Would it most likely be the warping of the front rotors causing the problem or the rear? I want to get some feed back before i take it to the delaership they are going to charge 300 with labor included to change the front rotors with new pads only because a close friend of mine works as a tech there. thanks any help would be appreciated.

SiLvaC32

sounds like a warped rotor to me.

Jon Winter

Your front dics are warped. Pay the $300, that's a good deal for front dics and pads installed.

Chappy

Agreed.

My fiancee's VW Cabrio brakes cost more to replace

firstkill

How close is the friend?

Under warrenty mb gives u 1 yr 12000mile on wear items.


At least thats what can be "written" up at my dealer.



fk

AaronC

It is possible that the rotor is not warped, and that pad material has built up in spots, causing that "vibration". I reccomend taking a straightedge and setting it across the face of the rotor in several places. If it is warped you will see a definite variation.

jtt777

i agree, i think its pad build up, you can try re-bedding the pads.

chitownc32

thank you evryone for your help i just took it to the dealer because i would have had to change them at some point atleast ill hvae new brakes and it will stop vibrating anyways i think 300 is a great price too because two front rotors cost about 400 plus 85 for pads plus labor so im getting a really awesome deal thanks again guys

chitownc32

i finally got the front rotors and pads replaced i still feel a vibration when braking at high speeds could something be loose with the suspension or could the wheels not be balanced there is no vibration on the steering wheel
when braking and all the pressure is distributed to the front is when i feel this vibration i will take it to the dealer tomorrow but was wondering if anyone has experienced this problem thanks in advance

noka

The first thing I would have checked was wheel bend/balance problems. If that didn't cure it, I would have asked the dealer to inspect the suspension components. I hope you didn't replace front rotors and pads if they didn't need to be changed. That's something they could have checked. However, if you just went in and requested front rotors and pads, I'm sure they were happy to oblige.

Rgds,
Norm

chitownc32

pads were really worn down and so were the rotors i would have had to change them in about 2 months but i got a great deal for 300 for two fornt rotors and news pads with labor a good deal is hard to find but my friend hooked me up i will get the front wheels balanced tomorrow and then take it to the dealer if that doesnt work thanks

noka

Sounds like you did the right thing and got a good deal. Let us know what you find.

Rgds,
Norm

chitownc32

i am going to change the rear rotors and brakes today and see if it could be the rears i took it to a wheel shop and they said it couldnt be from balancing if this doesnt work mercedes benz will be fixing this problem because there has to something wrong in the braking system so we'll see