Dealer quote for changing pads - 375 per corner + hr labor to disable SBC
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Dealer quote for changing pads - 375 per corner + hr labor to disable SBC
Just wanted to get an idea of how much of a rip-off that is. Have you all paid more, less, or the same for changing pads on ur 211's.
I get the feeling this is on the steep side. No other car I've owned has been this expensive just for pads. The parts should be no more than 250-400, so they are charging 800 in labor? Does it really take an hour to disable SBC (I'd think it would just be a quick command via Star Diagnostics).
Also, if anyone has any good recomendations for indy shops in the DC area that can handle this job, pelase let me know.
Thanks in advance.
I get the feeling this is on the steep side. No other car I've owned has been this expensive just for pads. The parts should be no more than 250-400, so they are charging 800 in labor? Does it really take an hour to disable SBC (I'd think it would just be a quick command via Star Diagnostics).
Also, if anyone has any good recomendations for indy shops in the DC area that can handle this job, pelase let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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take your car to Fairfax Service Center http://www.fairfaxservicecenter.com/
and ask for Reese Sherbaf. Reese is a certified Benz mechanic and has owned and operated FSC for over 25 years.
I take my CLK for service and work. Good prices and very respectable gentlemen, unlike any stealerships out there. Good luck. drop me a note, if you need any questions.
Amer
and ask for Reese Sherbaf. Reese is a certified Benz mechanic and has owned and operated FSC for over 25 years.
I take my CLK for service and work. Good prices and very respectable gentlemen, unlike any stealerships out there. Good luck. drop me a note, if you need any questions.
Amer
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Originally Posted by moa4r
Just wanted to get an idea of how much of a rip-off that is. Have you all paid more, less, or the same for changing pads on ur 211's.
I get the feeling this is on the steep side. No other car I've owned has been this expensive just for pads. The parts should be no more than 250-400, so they are charging 800 in labor? Does it really take an hour to disable SBC (I'd think it would just be a quick command via Star Diagnostics).
Also, if anyone has any good recomendations for indy shops in the DC area that can handle this job, pelase let me know.
Thanks in advance.
I get the feeling this is on the steep side. No other car I've owned has been this expensive just for pads. The parts should be no more than 250-400, so they are charging 800 in labor? Does it really take an hour to disable SBC (I'd think it would just be a quick command via Star Diagnostics).
Also, if anyone has any good recomendations for indy shops in the DC area that can handle this job, pelase let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by moa4r
Just wanted to get an idea of how much of a rip-off that is.
Have you read the DIY thread on changing brakes?
If you're not a DIY'er, and decide to entrust your baby to a third party, consider writing a review and let us know how it goes.
GL.
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i was charged about 1300 for my rotors and pads, i *****ed that the rotors had been squeeling since 8K miles and they knocked off 300.00
Welcome to the world of MB. Labor in NYC is high so im sure that didnt help.
My last car was a clk 430 and the pads up front were 275.00
SBC Braking really means Spend Big Cash
Welcome to the world of MB. Labor in NYC is high so im sure that didnt help.
My last car was a clk 430 and the pads up front were 275.00
SBC Braking really means Spend Big Cash
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Originally Posted by Miguk_Saram
For everyone elses benefit, which dealer did you go to?
Have you read the DIY thread on changing brakes?
If you're not a DIY'er, and decide to entrust your baby to a third party, consider writing a review and let us know how it goes.
GL.
Have you read the DIY thread on changing brakes?
If you're not a DIY'er, and decide to entrust your baby to a third party, consider writing a review and let us know how it goes.
GL.
I was actually quoted about 1200 for pads by American Service Center when I took the car in for an SBC failure and they denied it ever happened and claimed the problem was that I needed new pads. The jerkoff service manager over at ASC wanted to charge me for the towing and the "Brake inspection" that SOB... not too many options for decent dealers in the DC area, unfourtunately
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thanks. I can't believe the amount my dealers are trying to charge for this job. People said you were getting gouged when you got charged $630 for the job. These guys are asking 2-3 times that amount...??
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'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by moa4r
Just wanted to get an idea of how much of a rip-off that is. Have you all paid more, less, or the same for changing pads on ur 211's.
I get the feeling this is on the steep side. No other car I've owned has been this expensive just for pads. The parts should be no more than 250-400, so they are charging 800 in labor? Does it really take an hour to disable SBC (I'd think it would just be a quick command via Star Diagnostics).
Also, if anyone has any good recomendations for indy shops in the DC area that can handle this job, pelase let me know.
Thanks in advance.
I get the feeling this is on the steep side. No other car I've owned has been this expensive just for pads. The parts should be no more than 250-400, so they are charging 800 in labor? Does it really take an hour to disable SBC (I'd think it would just be a quick command via Star Diagnostics).
Also, if anyone has any good recomendations for indy shops in the DC area that can handle this job, pelase let me know.
Thanks in advance.
more like $100 per wheel hub.. inclusive of parts.
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2003 E500, 2004 G35X
Originally Posted by michael10128
i was charged about 1300 for my rotors and pads, i *****ed that the rotors had been squeeling since 8K miles and they knocked off 300.00
Welcome to the world of MB. Labor in NYC is high so im sure that didnt help.
My last car was a clk 430 and the pads up front were 275.00
SBC Braking really means Spend Big Cash
Welcome to the world of MB. Labor in NYC is high so im sure that didnt help.
My last car was a clk 430 and the pads up front were 275.00
SBC Braking really means Spend Big Cash
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From: FL410
'05 E320 CDI, '08 BMW X5 4.8i, '11 Duramax 2500HD
Originally Posted by Flash Gordon
. It offers NO advange over regular brakes
read here: http://www.whnet.com/4x4/sbc.html
don't get swept up in the SBC debate so much that you fail to read and understand the advantages it does have.
