Brake pad cost outrageous
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Brake pad cost outrageous
I just called the dealer to find out the cost on brake pads for my C43 and they told me $300! Whoa! And just for pads! Does anyone know where I can find OE quality pads cheaper? I guess thats the price you have to pay to own an exclusive car...
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Re: Brake pad cost outrageous
Originally posted by jbiZzyC43
I just called the dealer to find out the cost on brake pads for my C43 and they told me $300! Whoa! And just for pads! Does anyone know where I can find OE quality pads cheaper? I guess thats the price you have to pay to own an exclusive car...
I just called the dealer to find out the cost on brake pads for my C43 and they told me $300! Whoa! And just for pads! Does anyone know where I can find OE quality pads cheaper? I guess thats the price you have to pay to own an exclusive car...
the parts do not cost that much
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The pads should cost you anywhere from $70 - $85 for OEM pads. You can get them from www.thebenzbin.com at a pretty good discount. They are not listed on the site, but if you give them a call, they will be able to get the parts for you.
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As my service advisor said to me, the cost of brake pads for my car (CLK55, ~$380) could be explained in three letters: AMG.
If you find an aftermarket source, let me know......
If you find an aftermarket source, let me know......
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Originally posted by jkelley
As my service advisor said to me, the cost of brake pads for my car (CLK55, ~$380) could be explained in three letters: AMG.
If you find an aftermarket source, let me know......
As my service advisor said to me, the cost of brake pads for my car (CLK55, ~$380) could be explained in three letters: AMG.
If you find an aftermarket source, let me know......
was that just for the front pads or for front and rear?
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Originally posted by kodiak
The pads should cost you anywhere from $70 - $85 for OEM pads. You can get them from www.thebenzbin.com at a pretty good discount. They are not listed on the site, but if you give them a call, they will be able to get the parts for you.
~dnm
The pads should cost you anywhere from $70 - $85 for OEM pads. You can get them from www.thebenzbin.com at a pretty good discount. They are not listed on the site, but if you give them a call, they will be able to get the parts for you.
~dnm
go figure.....
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C43/E55/CLK55 front brake pads are all the same, and will set you back in the neighborhood of three bills.
Porterfields can be had for less than half that, and mine don't squeak (only the backs squeak).
If you're interested in some OEM pads, I have three sets laying around... I could let one go cheap.
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Porterfields can be had for less than half that, and mine don't squeak (only the backs squeak).
If you're interested in some OEM pads, I have three sets laying around... I could let one go cheap.
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Originally posted by scorchie
C43/E55/CLK55 front brake pads are all the same, and will set you back in the neighborhood of three bills.
Porterfields can be had for less than half that, and mine don't squeak (only the backs squeak).
If you're interested in some OEM pads, I have three sets laying around... I could let one go cheap.
-s-
C43/E55/CLK55 front brake pads are all the same, and will set you back in the neighborhood of three bills.
Porterfields can be had for less than half that, and mine don't squeak (only the backs squeak).
If you're interested in some OEM pads, I have three sets laying around... I could let one go cheap.
-s-
okay I gotta ask.
what are you doing with 3 sets of OEM brakes pads that cost nearly $300 a set (fronts only) laying around?
I'm also in the CA bayarea (danville to be exact) which city are you in?
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Originally posted by dakarMcoupe
okay I gotta ask.
what are you doing with 3 sets of OEM brakes pads that cost nearly $300 a set (fronts only) laying around?
I'm also in the CA bayarea (danville to be exact) which city are you in?
okay I gotta ask.
what are you doing with 3 sets of OEM brakes pads that cost nearly $300 a set (fronts only) laying around?
I'm also in the CA bayarea (danville to be exact) which city are you in?
Scorchie's Import Tuna is located in San Carlos.
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Has anyone tired the EBC greenstuff brake pads? these are quite reasonably priced ar $79 for front set.What about carbon kevlar pads? these are really cheap. let me know what you guys think cause i need new brakes too
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They have C43 AMG front brake pads for $83. I've never heard of the brand but for the price.....?
They have C43 AMG front brake pads for $83. I've never heard of the brand but for the price.....?
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Originally posted by DougandhisC280
www.autopartsgiant.com
They have C43 AMG front brake pads for $83. I've never heard of the brand but for the price.....?
www.autopartsgiant.com
They have C43 AMG front brake pads for $83. I've never heard of the brand but for the price.....?
1) like you said, the brand?
2) It concerns me when a place has pads listed for the C43 but not for the CLK55 or E55 (these are all the same application). I had this problem with Porterfield... they had the WRONG application for the C43. I sent them back and just asked them to send me pads for the CLK55, which they protested, but eventually relented.
I also received the wrong pads for my ML430 (despite being asked for my VIN), but that's another story too.
Beware the torrid web that is "Mercedes parts".
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Yeah, I kind of had the same thoughts. I was always told to stick with Textar, Brembo, Balo, Ate, Pagid and other oem brands like that. Parts Giant brakes are probably made in the US or China for that matter.
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Originally posted by jkelley
As my service advisor said to me, the cost of brake pads for my car (CLK55, ~$380) could be explained in three letters: AMG.
If you find an aftermarket source, let me know......
As my service advisor said to me, the cost of brake pads for my car (CLK55, ~$380) could be explained in three letters: AMG.
If you find an aftermarket source, let me know......
