How much to replace brakes?
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The brake wear indicator came on at almost 34,000 miles. I had the front and rear rotors and pads replaced. The cost was $1261.66 plus tax ($683.96 parts and $577.70 labor).
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Originally Posted by wem
The brake wear indicator came on at almost 34,000 miles. I had the front and rear rotors and pads replaced. The cost was $1261.66 plus tax ($683.96 parts and $577.70 labor).
I could do it all with the factory jack and one jack stand in half that time. Just imagine how long it should take with a lift and impact wrench.
If they tell you it's because they have to take the time to de-energize SBC, ask them why it costs $200/hour for the wrench to sit around drinking coffee while the process is going on.
Frankly, I think SBC is providing dealers with the excuse to gouge their clients. SBC doesn't scare me but the cost to service it certainly does. When I'm told I need to change pads and/or rotors, I'll tell them thanks for the Info and I'll take it to an Indy with the parts and tell him what I want done and how to do it. I'd do it myself but I can no longer kneel.
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Originally Posted by BudC
That is criminal. You can buy all the parts including the sensors on the Internet for $369.20. That labor charge is for close to six hours which is insane.
I could do it all with the factory jack and one jack stand in half that time. Just imagine how long it should take with a lift and impact wrench.
If they tell you it's because they have to take the time to de-energize SBC, ask them why it costs $200/hour for the wrench to sit around drinking coffee while the process is going on.
Frankly, I think SBC is providing dealers with the excuse to gouge their clients. SBC doesn't scare me but the cost to service it certainly does. When I'm told I need to change pads and/or rotors, I'll tell them thanks for the Info and I'll take it to an Indy with the parts and tell him what I want done and how to do it. I'd do it myself but I can no longer kneel.
I could do it all with the factory jack and one jack stand in half that time. Just imagine how long it should take with a lift and impact wrench.
If they tell you it's because they have to take the time to de-energize SBC, ask them why it costs $200/hour for the wrench to sit around drinking coffee while the process is going on.
Frankly, I think SBC is providing dealers with the excuse to gouge their clients. SBC doesn't scare me but the cost to service it certainly does. When I'm told I need to change pads and/or rotors, I'll tell them thanks for the Info and I'll take it to an Indy with the parts and tell him what I want done and how to do it. I'd do it myself but I can no longer kneel.
thanks for the info. which site did u order the pads/rotors for that price ? I am interersted. Thanks
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Originally Posted by moa4r
thanks for the info. which site did u order the pads/rotors for that price ? I am interersted. Thanks
or http://catalog.mercedesshop.com/?coo...g.mercedesshop
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Yes that is a very good deal on a 4 wheel brake job. I paid 800 something for the front brake job. I'll never do it again! and yes I know I'm an idiot for that..don't rub it in please 
