brake problem..need help
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Originally Posted by EclassOzz
hey
i just got a "break wear visit workshop" malfunction..this is covered by warranty,right?
i just got a "break wear visit workshop" malfunction..this is covered by warranty,right?
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Originally Posted by revstriker
Nope. Brake wear is not covered by warranty. However, if there is a malfunction with your braking system, this would be covered by warranty.
Oh yeah, I forgot Mercedes ended free maint..
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
For me brake wear is covered under warranty!
Oh yeah, I forgot Mercedes ended free maint..
Oh yeah, I forgot Mercedes ended free maint..
thanks for the quick replies...is brake wear typical after 21k miles? also how much do you think itd cost?
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
For me brake wear is covered under warranty!
Oh yeah, I forgot Mercedes ended free maint..
Oh yeah, I forgot Mercedes ended free maint..
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Originally Posted by EclassOzz
thanks for the quick replies...is brake wear typical after 21k miles? also how much do you think itd cost?
BudC - I didn't know that -- looks like BMW wins again in this category .. but from what I've heard Mercedes has unlimited roadside. BMW only had 4 or 6 years (depending on warranty) but unlimited miles.
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Originally Posted by ricky.agrawal
BudC - I didn't know that -- looks like BMW wins again in this category .. but from what I've heard Mercedes has unlimited roadside. BMW only had 4 or 6 years (depending on warranty) but unlimited miles.
As for the X5, I really wanted one until I started reading the X5 forums. It appears they have quite a few problems.
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Originally Posted by BudC
All Mercedes no matter how old nor how many owners gets roadside maintenance.
As for the X5, I really wanted one until I started reading the X5 forums. It appears they have quite a few problems.
As for the X5, I really wanted one until I started reading the X5 forums. It appears they have quite a few problems.
The purchase of my X5 and E500 were done 1 month apart and my service binder for my E500 is about twice as thick as my X5's service binder. This is mainly due to warranty issues.
I know that it is pretty expensive to maintain BMW (my 3 series has expired warranty & maintenance prog) and it is costing me quite a few pennies but with this maintenance program from BMW, when I recently had to replace f&r pads and rotors on my X5 (21K miles), I was real happy.
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21K is decent
I got 28K out of mine, however they were squeeling for most of the time.
Cost was $1000.00 (in NY) including 4 new rotors, pads etc.
I got 28K out of mine, however they were squeeling for most of the time.
Cost was $1000.00 (in NY) including 4 new rotors, pads etc.
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jimbo1mcm is right -- you can save loads of $$ by doing it yourself. If you have the SBC braking system, search the forum as people has managed to disable the SBC to do brake work.
Also check the rotors as they may need replacing or touching up. IF the rotors are showing significant wear (like a ridge lip around the edge) replace them -- don't resurface them.
You can also check out some indys as their labor rates are much less than MB dealer rates.
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Also check the rotors as they may need replacing or touching up. IF the rotors are showing significant wear (like a ridge lip around the edge) replace them -- don't resurface them.
You can also check out some indys as their labor rates are much less than MB dealer rates.
Regards,
Paul...
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Labor $ 385, Parts $ 195.00 = $ 580.00 + $50.00NYS Sales Tx= $ 630.00
I did both Front and Rear even though one of them had about 2000 miles left on them because I didn't want to "Visit the Workshop" message so soon after getting 1 "axle" done! Mostly "City"/Local type driving...and I don't jackrabbit the car around.
Done at 21,500 Miles
Parts Front:
Brake Pads
Brake Cleaner
Brake Paste
TS Brake Sho ??
Sender Unit
Parts Rear:
Brake Shoe
Brake Cleaner
Brake Paste
I did both Front and Rear even though one of them had about 2000 miles left on them because I didn't want to "Visit the Workshop" message so soon after getting 1 "axle" done! Mostly "City"/Local type driving...and I don't jackrabbit the car around.
Done at 21,500 Miles
Parts Front:
Brake Pads
Brake Cleaner
Brake Paste
TS Brake Sho ??
Sender Unit
Parts Rear:
Brake Shoe
Brake Cleaner
Brake Paste
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Lets get a couple of things straight:
Brake wear is not covered under a manufacturer's warranty in just about every make of automobile. This would be considered a maintenance item.
Break wear may be covered under a Maintenance Program if you have purchased one, or if it was included in the price of the vehicle.
There is no such thing as a Free Maintenance plan. The cost of this is rolled into the vehicle.
Brake wear is not covered under a manufacturer's warranty in just about every make of automobile. This would be considered a maintenance item.
Break wear may be covered under a Maintenance Program if you have purchased one, or if it was included in the price of the vehicle.
There is no such thing as a Free Maintenance plan. The cost of this is rolled into the vehicle.
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Originally Posted by BudC
Wear items such as brakes and wiper blades are included in the purchase of a BMW for four years or 50,000 miles whichever comes first.
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At 25,396 miles, the "Visit Workshop" warning first came on related to brake wear. I decided to do it myself. I replaced the pads on all 4 corners - and sensors. The rotors looked fine.
Total cost was $169.97. and about 2 1/2 hrs of my time. While the wheels were off, I decided to wash and wax the rims and wash the wheel wells. Plus, I had my 6 year old "helping".
From autopartswarehouse.com, I ordered:
Parts Ordered
Mercedes Benz 2004 Pagid (OEM) Brake Pad Set See Note Price: $55.73 Qty: 1 Part #: N1010-109959
Mercedes Benz 2004 Pagid (OEM) Brake Pad Set Price: $83.16 Qty: 1 Part #: N1010-140487
plus the sensors and caliper slide lube.
If you've done any work on a car, have a few tools, etc. it's not too much different than any other car -- just be sure the SBC is disconnected.
Total cost was $169.97. and about 2 1/2 hrs of my time. While the wheels were off, I decided to wash and wax the rims and wash the wheel wells. Plus, I had my 6 year old "helping".
From autopartswarehouse.com, I ordered:
Parts Ordered
Mercedes Benz 2004 Pagid (OEM) Brake Pad Set See Note Price: $55.73 Qty: 1 Part #: N1010-109959
Mercedes Benz 2004 Pagid (OEM) Brake Pad Set Price: $83.16 Qty: 1 Part #: N1010-140487
plus the sensors and caliper slide lube.
If you've done any work on a car, have a few tools, etc. it's not too much different than any other car -- just be sure the SBC is disconnected.
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Hey Bud we’re not having second thoughts are we?
