New Brakes for E320 (W-210)...What now?
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New Brakes for E320 (W-210)...What now?
I have 95,000 miles on my 1998 E320. Mostly traffic driving. My sensor is now telling me it's time to check the linings. I'm not into the High-Performance stuff a lot of people are...just want quality but not overindulgence. What can I expect to pay for a brake job (SF Bay Area). Is OEM vital? Aftermarket okay?
So...what rotors should I put on this MB? Zimmerman? Balos?
What pads? Pagid? Someone else?
What else should I consider?
Help me as you all have helped me before!
So...what rotors should I put on this MB? Zimmerman? Balos?
What pads? Pagid? Someone else?
What else should I consider?
Help me as you all have helped me before!
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If you're looking for direct aftermarket replacement, you can't go wrong with ATE, Balos, Brembo or Zimmerman.
Here's the preference as recommended by those who install these on a daily basis...
Brembo
Balos
ATE
Zimmerman
Expect to pay about $40 ~ $60 for each of these rotors. Factory replacements are a bit higher. Spray some primer on the hat and edges to help eliminate rusting.
As for pads, they run anywhere from $40 ~ $100 per axle set. If performance pads are not an option, then look into Jurid, Mintex, Textar and Bosch. Out of the brands I mentioned, I would say that Mintex is the volume seller, though I like the Bosch personally myself.
Here's the preference as recommended by those who install these on a daily basis...
Brembo
Balos
ATE
Zimmerman
Expect to pay about $40 ~ $60 for each of these rotors. Factory replacements are a bit higher. Spray some primer on the hat and edges to help eliminate rusting.
As for pads, they run anywhere from $40 ~ $100 per axle set. If performance pads are not an option, then look into Jurid, Mintex, Textar and Bosch. Out of the brands I mentioned, I would say that Mintex is the volume seller, though I like the Bosch personally myself.
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Re: New Brakes for E320 (W-210)...What now?
Originally posted by johnny's E320
...I'm not into the High-Performance stuff a lot of people are...just want quality but not overindulgence.
...I'm not into the High-Performance stuff a lot of people are...just want quality but not overindulgence.
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Okay...got the OEM Pads...now the rotors?
Thanks for all your help so far.
I have purchased the OEM pads and sensors. Should I go with the OEM rotors or go with aftermarket. Which aftermarkets work well with OEM pads?
Anyone know of a GOOD brake mechanic in San Francisco/San Jose area that will install my bought brake parts?
Thanks again all!
John
I have purchased the OEM pads and sensors. Should I go with the OEM rotors or go with aftermarket. Which aftermarkets work well with OEM pads?
Anyone know of a GOOD brake mechanic in San Francisco/San Jose area that will install my bought brake parts?
Thanks again all!
John
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you are on a roll, just get the OEM rotors for the same reasons you got the OEM pads. Plus, you know the rotors and pads work well together.
Have you considered installing this stuff yourself. It isn't very difficult and would save a nice chunk of change.
Have you considered installing this stuff yourself. It isn't very difficult and would save a nice chunk of change.
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do it myself?
Okay, I know I'm quite mechanical. I can do this job, but will I need to bleed anything? Will I need to purchase any special tools? What about adjusting the brakes once everything is installed? I am willing to do it myself if I have the confidence that they will stop my car. Your help is encouraging. Please don't stop now...
John.
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Re: do it myself?
Originally posted by johnny's E320
Okay, I know I'm quite mechanical. I can do this job, but will I need to bleed anything? Will I need to purchase any special tools? What about adjusting the brakes once everything is installed? I am willing to do it myself if I have the confidence that they will stop my car. Your help is encouraging. Please don't stop now...
John.
Okay, I know I'm quite mechanical. I can do this job, but will I need to bleed anything? Will I need to purchase any special tools? What about adjusting the brakes once everything is installed? I am willing to do it myself if I have the confidence that they will stop my car. Your help is encouraging. Please don't stop now...
John.
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Originally posted by bigtire
Why not just replace the pads and have the rotors turned? No use in going to the expense of new rotors if the origionals are OK.
Why not just replace the pads and have the rotors turned? No use in going to the expense of new rotors if the origionals are OK.
Just replace them.
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Hopefully, this could help in your decision-making...
New OE-replacement rotors (ATE, Balo, Brembo, etc) - $35 ~ $60 each.
New OE-replacement pads (Jurid, Textar, Mintex) - $35 ~ $50 per axle.
Brake pad sensors - $2 ~ $5 each.
Low-dust "kevlar" pads - $89 - $129 per axle. Is it worth it? Yes. Does it squeal? It does when unprofessionally installed (without proper shims, compounds, bedding process, etc) or when installed with used rotors.
Work on the MB brakes is easy. Honest shops vary in labor from $80 to $150 even with full rotor/pad replacement. It takes only about 40-80 minutes for a complete brake job (including flush and drain fluid) if a shop is well-equipped with the right Mercedes Benz tools. It takes longer to remove your wheels than it is to replace brake pads.
Dealers charge by the "flag" hour.
It is recommended that your brake fluids be replaced every 24 months, especially if they have turned dark. At the price shops offer to flush and drain your brake fluid ($25 - $40), I get all my cars done every year.
New OE-replacement rotors (ATE, Balo, Brembo, etc) - $35 ~ $60 each.
New OE-replacement pads (Jurid, Textar, Mintex) - $35 ~ $50 per axle.
Brake pad sensors - $2 ~ $5 each.
Low-dust "kevlar" pads - $89 - $129 per axle. Is it worth it? Yes. Does it squeal? It does when unprofessionally installed (without proper shims, compounds, bedding process, etc) or when installed with used rotors.
Work on the MB brakes is easy. Honest shops vary in labor from $80 to $150 even with full rotor/pad replacement. It takes only about 40-80 minutes for a complete brake job (including flush and drain fluid) if a shop is well-equipped with the right Mercedes Benz tools. It takes longer to remove your wheels than it is to replace brake pads.
Dealers charge by the "flag" hour.
It is recommended that your brake fluids be replaced every 24 months, especially if they have turned dark. At the price shops offer to flush and drain your brake fluid ($25 - $40), I get all my cars done every year.
