Service question
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Service question
I just sent my car in a few weeks ago for the A service and specifically asked them to check the brake pads. They said it was part of the inspection for the A service.
I took a road trip to Daytona this week and while there my warning light for the pads came on. Meanwhile my initial warranty, before the Starmark portion kicks in, has expired.
Would the pads and rotors be covered under the initial warranty?
If so, what do you think the chances are of getting them to do it under warranty since in my opinion this should have been detected during the A inspection and replaced.
Thanks in advance!
I took a road trip to Daytona this week and while there my warning light for the pads came on. Meanwhile my initial warranty, before the Starmark portion kicks in, has expired.
Would the pads and rotors be covered under the initial warranty?
If so, what do you think the chances are of getting them to do it under warranty since in my opinion this should have been detected during the A inspection and replaced.
Thanks in advance!
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Should have a good case for this since service A work should have shown that your pads were this worn down. Sounds like someone in service half-assed the work and forgot to check your brakes. Give 'em a piece of your mind and make them fix this under the original warranty.
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Yeah my thoughts exactly.
Any idea if pads and rotors are coverd under the original car warranty/service agreement? I know regular service is but wasn't sure if these would be and I didn't get a copy of this stuff with the car.
Thanks again.
Any idea if pads and rotors are coverd under the original car warranty/service agreement? I know regular service is but wasn't sure if these would be and I didn't get a copy of this stuff with the car.
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by jddumas
Yeah my thoughts exactly.
Any idea if pads and rotors are coverd under the original car warranty/service agreement? I know regular service is but wasn't sure if these would be and I didn't get a copy of this stuff with the car.
Thanks again.
Any idea if pads and rotors are coverd under the original car warranty/service agreement? I know regular service is but wasn't sure if these would be and I didn't get a copy of this stuff with the car.
Thanks again.
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thanks bro, any idea on what it'll cost?
On my wifes BMW they required that the rotors be replaced each time the pads are because they claim they wear the same amount. Should I expect the same here?
On my wifes BMW they required that the rotors be replaced each time the pads are because they claim they wear the same amount. Should I expect the same here?
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BMW requires you to change the rotors, but I don't think it's really necessary.
I'm trying to find out if MB will do that also. On previous cars that I have owned they would turn the rotors, cut out the grooves, and they would be fine. Hopefully the MB rotors can be turned also.
It still ticks me off that they didn't catch it on the A service and I have to carry it back.
I'm trying to find out if MB will do that also. On previous cars that I have owned they would turn the rotors, cut out the grooves, and they would be fine. Hopefully the MB rotors can be turned also.
It still ticks me off that they didn't catch it on the A service and I have to carry it back.
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My experience on my 300CE is that I change rotors every other pad change. MB usually does not recommend turning rotors. As to cost, my independent charged me around $700 for all four wheels, rotors, sensors and a brake flush, including labor.
I haven't had to do the CLK yet
I haven't had to do the CLK yet
