how much should a brake job cost?
08-20-2006, 12:49 AM
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This is what I paid.
I went to this page http://www.autohausaz.com I bought front/back rotors, brake pads, brake paste, 1 rear sensor, and brake cleaner for under $400 (free shipping 3 day ground). All the parts were OEM except the brake cleaner. Had a certified MB mechanic for $150 per set (front/back). The expenisive part is if you choose to bleed your brake fluid that will cost of additional couple of hundred bucks because of the SBC has to be done by a computer system to prevent getting air in the lines.
08-20-2006, 02:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sgordon923
I went to this page http://www.autohausaz.com I bought front/back rotors, brake pads, brake paste, 1 rear sensor, and brake cleaner for under $400 (free shipping 3 day ground). All the parts were OEM except the brake cleaner. Had a certified MB mechanic for $150 per set (front/back). The expenisive part is if you choose to bleed your brake fluid that will cost of additional couple of hundred bucks because of the SBC has to be done by a computer system to prevent getting air in the lines.
08-20-2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by WEBSRFR
What's the deal with bleeding the brake fluid? Does that have to be done each time brakes and rotors are replaced? Is this only required for SBC equipped cars? i.e. not an issue for 2007+ models? Just curious.
BTW, brake fluid should be replaced every 2 years on all cars, not just MBs.
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08-20-2006, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AkMadness
Wow, I only paid about $259 just for rotation on all tires, and then replacement pads and rotors on the rear.
08-20-2006, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by WEBSRFR
What's the deal with bleeding the brake fluid? Does that have to be done each time brakes and rotors are replaced? Is this only required for SBC equipped cars? i.e. not an issue for 2007+ models? Just curious.
08-20-2006, 03:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Sovren
On top of it I am about due for tires too. There goes another grand.
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08-20-2006, 05:40 PM
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Mercedes E350, E550s on it's way!
Originally Posted by cyclerider
How many miles were on your 2006 E350 when the rear rotors needed replacing?
....ya...umm, i need to lay off the gas and brake
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08-20-2006, 09:49 PM
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The brake cost thread just reminded me of an SLR owner I saw at my dealership shelling out $30,000 for a brake job..
...oi oi ...I guess it's all relative to the car's value. LOL
...oi oi ...I guess it's all relative to the car's value. LOL
08-20-2006, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by WEBSRFR
What's the deal with bleeding the brake fluid? Does that have to be done each time brakes and rotors are replaced? Is this only required for SBC equipped cars? i.e. not an issue for 2007+ models? Just curious.
" which is the extra you pay for driving a luxury car. Jim
08-23-2006, 01:28 AM
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It is a very good idea to bleed the fluid at least every 2 years. Completely flush out old fluid and replace with new. I have done this on all the other vehicles I have owned and had no brake issues.
Well, that said, I have not yet figured out how to do this without taking my car in to the MB dealer. Does anyone know how we can do this without using the Star Diagnosis System? I heard you need the Star Diagnosis System to bleed the system. I also found that there is a system called the Magus Win-star Benz SBC bleeding and reset tool by I.C.M Inc sold in Europe but not sure where I can buy this in US. Does anyone know if there are such devises/tools that are available in US or ways to bleed the SBC system without taking it into MB dealer? Please let me know.
Maybe the guys who has upgraded their brake calipers with larger ones such as Brembo knows how to bleed it, since they had to disconnect the brake lines.
Well, that said, I have not yet figured out how to do this without taking my car in to the MB dealer. Does anyone know how we can do this without using the Star Diagnosis System? I heard you need the Star Diagnosis System to bleed the system. I also found that there is a system called the Magus Win-star Benz SBC bleeding and reset tool by I.C.M Inc sold in Europe but not sure where I can buy this in US. Does anyone know if there are such devises/tools that are available in US or ways to bleed the SBC system without taking it into MB dealer? Please let me know.
Maybe the guys who has upgraded their brake calipers with larger ones such as Brembo knows how to bleed it, since they had to disconnect the brake lines.
08-23-2006, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by kenkenbenz
It is a very good idea to bleed the fluid at least every 2 years. Completely flush out old fluid and replace with new. I have done this on all the other vehicles I have owned and had no brake issues.
Well, that said, I have not yet figured out how to do this without taking my car in to the MB dealer. Does anyone know how we can do this without using the Star Diagnosis System? I heard you need the Star Diagnosis System to bleed the system. I also found that there is a system called the Magus Win-star Benz SBC bleeding and reset tool by I.C.M Inc sold in Europe but not sure where I can buy this in US. Does anyone know if there are such devises/tools that are available in US or ways to bleed the SBC system without taking it into MB dealer? Please let me know.
Maybe the guys who has upgraded their brake calipers with larger ones such as Brembo knows how to bleed it, since they had to disconnect the brake lines.
Well, that said, I have not yet figured out how to do this without taking my car in to the MB dealer. Does anyone know how we can do this without using the Star Diagnosis System? I heard you need the Star Diagnosis System to bleed the system. I also found that there is a system called the Magus Win-star Benz SBC bleeding and reset tool by I.C.M Inc sold in Europe but not sure where I can buy this in US. Does anyone know if there are such devises/tools that are available in US or ways to bleed the SBC system without taking it into MB dealer? Please let me know.
Maybe the guys who has upgraded their brake calipers with larger ones such as Brembo knows how to bleed it, since they had to disconnect the brake lines.
The last time I talked to ICM they wanted $500 + shipping for that tool. I told them that a brake bleed job was about $130 so they would never get any weekend mechanics to buy them.
I also ent you a PM.
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paul...
08-23-2006, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by byum
The brake cost thread just reminded me of an SLR owner I saw at my dealership shelling out $30,000 for a brake job.. ...oi oi ...I guess it's all relative to the car's value. LOL
...oi oi ...I guess it's all relative to the car's value. LOL
08-23-2006, 09:27 AM
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Carbon fiber reinforced ceramic brake discs with 8 piston calipers on the front and 4 piston calipers on the rear. This is race car stuff, and totally necessary on a vehicle with a 208 MPH top speed. I don't think there is a single SLR owner who would consider himself a "sucker". They just have WAY more expensive toys than the rest of us.
11-26-2006, 09:27 PM
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FWIW, I just had full brakes and rotors done on an 03 W211 Sport E500 for $960, but had a $100 off coupon for a grand total of $860 at an independent MB/BMW specialist.
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at an independent MB/BMW specialist.EDJ
11-26-2006, 11:30 PM
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E430 , E500
Pad and Rotors
If you lived in San Fernando Valley, Go see this shop named Tampa Chevron..look for Pan, He is a very good mechanic who does only European Car. His number is 818-701-1919...All he works on is MB and BMW and also use original parts. When he work on my E430, he only charged me 300.00 for brake pads, removing my rotor and changing my spring to HR..it took him a good 5 hours to R/R. The only thing that i bought personally is the brembo cross drilled rotors and he put it in for me....Check him out and im pretty sure you will like his work and professionalism....good price with quality work.
11-26-2006, 11:42 PM
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Brake Job
Also, try this guy in Norwalk, Calif., Shop is called Europa located at Pioneer and Firestone. He owns the shop and land and all he does is MB and BMW .
I get my BJ's free!!
