Had to replace all brake pads at 6300 miles!
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Had to replace all brake pads at 6300 miles!
Hi everyone,
So my car is a W205 C63S. It had exactly 6333 miles when the brake indicator went on.
I thought it was going to be a sensor or a defect, but no, all 4 brake pads are worn evenly at 3mm/2mm. It's unbelievable.
I took it to 2 different dealers. The 2nd one was recommended by a friend who knew the SA and I got to keep the pads. They tried to claim it under warranty but there's no valid excuse. $1200 to replace all 4 corners.
I never took my car to the track, always easy on the brakes (I tend to downshift a lot). My previous car was a CL63 and the pads easily lasted 20k miles even though it was a much heavier car (4700lbs).
I'm just VERY confused. Is this normal? What am I doing wrong? Can someone please try to offer an explanation? This is not about the money, it's just that I don't understand how this happened. I know for a fact that I didn't trash the car. If I did, I wouldn't have had any problems owning up to it. Even my friends that ride with me are surprised since they know that I'm pretty smooth and never hit the brakes hard.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thank you
So my car is a W205 C63S. It had exactly 6333 miles when the brake indicator went on.
I thought it was going to be a sensor or a defect, but no, all 4 brake pads are worn evenly at 3mm/2mm. It's unbelievable.
I took it to 2 different dealers. The 2nd one was recommended by a friend who knew the SA and I got to keep the pads. They tried to claim it under warranty but there's no valid excuse. $1200 to replace all 4 corners.
I never took my car to the track, always easy on the brakes (I tend to downshift a lot). My previous car was a CL63 and the pads easily lasted 20k miles even though it was a much heavier car (4700lbs).
I'm just VERY confused. Is this normal? What am I doing wrong? Can someone please try to offer an explanation? This is not about the money, it's just that I don't understand how this happened. I know for a fact that I didn't trash the car. If I did, I wouldn't have had any problems owning up to it. Even my friends that ride with me are surprised since they know that I'm pretty smooth and never hit the brakes hard.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thank you
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Hi everyone,
So my car is a W205 C63S. It had exactly 6333 miles when the brake indicator went on.
I thought it was going to be a sensor or a defect, but no, all 4 brake pads are worn evenly at 3mm/2mm. It's unbelievable.
I took it to 2 different dealers. The 2nd one was recommended by a friend who knew the SA and I got to keep the pads. They tried to claim it under warranty but there's no valid excuse. $1200 to replace all 4 corners.
I never took my car to the track, always easy on the brakes (I tend to downshift a lot). My previous car was a CL63 and the pads easily lasted 20k miles even though it was a much heavier car (4700lbs).
I'm just VERY confused. Is this normal? What am I doing wrong? Can someone please try to offer an explanation? This is not about the money, it's just that I don't understand how this happened. I know for a fact that I didn't trash the car. If I did, I wouldn't have had any problems owning up to it. Even my friends that ride with me are surprised since they know that I'm pretty smooth and never hit the brakes hard.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thank you
So my car is a W205 C63S. It had exactly 6333 miles when the brake indicator went on.
I thought it was going to be a sensor or a defect, but no, all 4 brake pads are worn evenly at 3mm/2mm. It's unbelievable.
I took it to 2 different dealers. The 2nd one was recommended by a friend who knew the SA and I got to keep the pads. They tried to claim it under warranty but there's no valid excuse. $1200 to replace all 4 corners.
I never took my car to the track, always easy on the brakes (I tend to downshift a lot). My previous car was a CL63 and the pads easily lasted 20k miles even though it was a much heavier car (4700lbs).
I'm just VERY confused. Is this normal? What am I doing wrong? Can someone please try to offer an explanation? This is not about the money, it's just that I don't understand how this happened. I know for a fact that I didn't trash the car. If I did, I wouldn't have had any problems owning up to it. Even my friends that ride with me are surprised since they know that I'm pretty smooth and never hit the brakes hard.
Any feedback is appreciated.
Thank you
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You have to wonder whether the brakes were adjusted properly in the first place. Or a fault with the traction/stability control meaning the brakes are always "on"? Would be impossible to prove the first point - and should have been sorted with pad change anyway, and the second possibility should have been covered off by one of the dealers you took it to.
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Track = Going at high rates of speed then braking hard at corners.
Drifting = Smashing the throttle with traction control off without using the brakes.
Explain Einstein.
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I have 7400 miles on my car and I had to take it in to replace brakes and rotors. Never been on a track. I don't abuse the car. Only drive 20-25 miles a day. Luckily they covered it under warranty. 
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Thanks for your input. It's really appreciated. Can you please tell me a bit more? How did you know something was up with your brakes?
Which dealership was it?
Thanks a lot!
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I took the car in at 5000 miles complaining of squeaky brakes. They drove the car and said that these are performance brakes and I can expect them to squeak a little. (Not CCB) So I took the car back and drove it another 2400 miles. Finally couldn't take the noise anymore so I took it back in and they said I need new brakes and rotors. They mentioned some bulletin regarding the brakes and rotors and said it would be covered.
I took the car in at 5000 miles complaining of squeaky brakes. They drove the car and said that these are performance brakes and I can expect them to squeak a little. (Not CCB) So I took the car back and drove it another 2400 miles. Finally couldn't take the noise anymore so I took it back in and they said I need new brakes and rotors. They mentioned some bulletin regarding the brakes and rotors and said it would be covered.
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I took the car in at 5000 miles complaining of squeaky brakes. They drove the car and said that these are performance brakes and I can expect them to squeak a little. (Not CCB) So I took the car back and drove it another 2400 miles. Finally couldn't take the noise anymore so I took it back in and they said I need new brakes and rotors. They mentioned some bulletin regarding the brakes and rotors and said it would be covered.
I took the car in at 5000 miles complaining of squeaky brakes. They drove the car and said that these are performance brakes and I can expect them to squeak a little. (Not CCB) So I took the car back and drove it another 2400 miles. Finally couldn't take the noise anymore so I took it back in and they said I need new brakes and rotors. They mentioned some bulletin regarding the brakes and rotors and said it would be covered.
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Weird..!,
noticed everyone been satisfied, when they replaced their pads soo early..
!,,
is that means; first production pads from factory, were sooooooo BAD..!!
ZAYED,,
noticed everyone been satisfied, when they replaced their pads soo early..
!,, is that means; first production pads from factory, were sooooooo BAD..!
!ZAYED,,
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Are you sure that TC was always completely disabled rather than using sport mode? If not, brakes were active while you played. Whether you were aware of it or not. You might want to be a bit more polite if you want any support.
Just a suggestion.
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And as someone already mentioned, brakes can be applied with eLSD's.
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MB version of Torque vectoring uses the brakes, Heisenberg Are you sure that TC was always completely disabled rather than using sport mode? If not, brakes were active while you played. Whether you were aware of it or not.
You might want to be a bit more polite if you want any support.
Just a suggestion.
Are you sure that TC was always completely disabled rather than using sport mode? If not, brakes were active while you played. Whether you were aware of it or not. You might want to be a bit more polite if you want any support.
Just a suggestion.
I'm not here asking for support, I'm asking if it's normal and it seems that everyone agrees it's not since you're all trying to accuse me of being heavy on the brakes. I didn't come here complaining about tires. I like to drift but burnouts aren't my cup of tea. I'm not going to be polite to people that insinuate that I'm lying. I know that I have to pay to play (ask my tire shop).
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Nope I wasn't accusing you of being heavy on the brake. I was just pointing out one instance where the brakes can engage without driver braking input.
But while we're on the subject of accusations..
You are being defensive and rude. Those are character flaws in case you aren't aware.
I hope you get your brake situation worked out satisfactorily.
But while we're on the subject of accusations..
You are being defensive and rude. Those are character flaws in case you aren't aware.
I hope you get your brake situation worked out satisfactorily.
