$375 to change brake pads???
11-05-2005, 03:51 PM
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$375 to change brake pads???
I feel like I got ripped off, I paid Mercedes Benz of Pembroke Pines $375 to change the rear brake pads in a 2004 E320. He said there is an extra hour of labor because the brakes have to be programmed via a laptop. Is this really what it costs or did I get ripped off? And I thought 2004's came with a full warranty??
11-05-2005, 04:01 PM
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Brakes are not a warranty or free maint item. They are a consumable. The price you paid was about normal in my estimation. There is a proceedure required for changing the pads on the W211 related to the electronic system but I am not certain exactly what it is or how long it takes. Why the rear pads only?? Thought the fronts usually go first.
11-05-2005, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by spubar
I feel like I got ripped off, I paid Mercedes Benz of Pembroke Pines $375 to change the rear brake pads in a 2004 E320. He said there is an extra hour of labor because the brakes have to be programmed via a laptop. Is this really what it costs or did I get ripped off? And I thought 2004's came with a full warranty??
At best 1 hour of labor + cost of pads. around a $150.00 jobYour car has sensotronic brake control, The system is deactivated using the shop computer.The vehicle computer also need's to be recalibrated for the new pads so that the SBC and ESP can function.
11-05-2005, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by benzondubz
Ouch At best 1 hour of labor + cost of pads. around a $150.00 job
Your car has sensotronic brake control, The system is deactivated using the shop computer.The vehicle computer also need's to be recalibrated for the new pads so that the SBC and ESP can function.
At best 1 hour of labor + cost of pads. around a $150.00 jobYour car has sensotronic brake control, The system is deactivated using the shop computer.The vehicle computer also need's to be recalibrated for the new pads so that the SBC and ESP can function.
Changing the rear pads with a lift and impact wrench available doesn't take long. I don't know how long it takes to deactivate SBC but you can bet that the wrench wasn't standing around waiting for it to get done.
11-05-2005, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by sosh
Brakes are not a warranty or free maint item. They are a consumable. The price you paid was about normal in my estimation. There is a proceedure required for changing the pads on the W211 related to the electronic system but I am not certain exactly what it is or how long it takes. Why the rear pads only?? Thought the fronts usually go first.
No offense pal, but lay down the crack pipe for a second and re-read your post. "The price you paid was about normal in my estimation."????
I can get all 4 pads (f/r) done for less than that in Scottsdale AZ at Schumacher,.
11-05-2005, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by spubar
I feel like I got ripped off, I paid Mercedes Benz of Pembroke Pines $375 to change the rear brake pads in a 2004 E320. He said there is an extra hour of labor because the brakes have to be programmed via a laptop. Is this really what it costs or did I get ripped off? And I thought 2004's came with a full warranty??
Labor $95.00
1 – 003-420-51-20 Brake Pads $69.30
1- 220-540-07-17 Sender Unit $12.00
Misc. $9.50
Tax $7.08
11-05-2005, 10:05 PM
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I have called MB Pembroke Pines for miscellaneous services (I live literally behind the dalership) and they have quoted me the highest prices. I have heard good things about http://www.europeanautoservice.net/. You might want to give them a try for other non-warranty service.
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11-06-2005, 04:15 AM
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I gues all your guys are getting riped off big style.
I purchased GENUINE M/B brake pads (all four corners) front and back the price I paid was £98 about $170 US and was surprised to find the censors included in the box this price included trade discount here in the U.K.
The job took me just a little over a hour to complete all four corners.
You will find on how to disable the SBC pump to work on the brakes here on this forum.
The job is just like any other brake pad replacement.
I purchased GENUINE M/B brake pads (all four corners) front and back the price I paid was £98 about $170 US and was surprised to find the censors included in the box this price included trade discount here in the U.K.
The job took me just a little over a hour to complete all four corners.
You will find on how to disable the SBC pump to work on the brakes here on this forum.
The job is just like any other brake pad replacement.
11-06-2005, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by LeslieRushforth
I gues all your guys are getting riped off big style.
11-06-2005, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by marcos
My dealer changed all pads and discs for under £400 last year.
to pay $375 for rears is usury.
11-07-2005, 02:11 AM
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Huh?
Car over lift.
Disable SBC.
Lift car.
Remove wheels.
Replace pads.
Resurface disk if necessary.
Put wheels back on.
Drop car.
Reinitiate SBC.
And that takes how long? Less then an hour on all four corners including time for a quicky by the local hookers....
The company 'required labor hours" are GENEROUS to say the least.
Car over lift.
Disable SBC.
Lift car.
Remove wheels.
Replace pads.
Resurface disk if necessary.
Put wheels back on.
Drop car.
Reinitiate SBC.
And that takes how long? Less then an hour on all four corners including time for a quicky by the local hookers....
The company 'required labor hours" are GENEROUS to say the least.
