Brake pad replacement
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From: Dubai
2024 Mercedes E200
Brake pad replacement
Hi All,
I have a 2021 E-Class with approx. 30,000 KM on the odometer. On my second service last week (authorized Mercedes service center in Dubai) I was asked to replace the brake pads even though I did not get any prompt on MBUX.
Is it normal to have the brake pads replaced this soon? I always remember changing them close to 50,000 KM on my other cars.
Also, the cost quoted to me was approx. US$ 1600 - which again I am not sure is the “normal” price - I find it a tad bit on the higher side.
What are your thoughts on this?
I have a 2021 E-Class with approx. 30,000 KM on the odometer. On my second service last week (authorized Mercedes service center in Dubai) I was asked to replace the brake pads even though I did not get any prompt on MBUX.
Is it normal to have the brake pads replaced this soon? I always remember changing them close to 50,000 KM on my other cars.
Also, the cost quoted to me was approx. US$ 1600 - which again I am not sure is the “normal” price - I find it a tad bit on the higher side.
What are your thoughts on this?
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2018 E400 4matic Wagon
50,000 km seems about normal. That's over 30k miles, and in my experience. 30k miles is usually how long brake pads last. $1600 does seem quite high. I've generally paid around $400 for all brake pads to be replaced (parts plus labor) on any car. An E-class shouldn't cost any more than any other car.
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2019 E300
Hi All,
I have a 2021 E-Class with approx. 30,000 KM on the odometer. On my second service last week (authorized Mercedes service center in Dubai) I was asked to replace the brake pads even though I did not get any prompt on MBUX.
Is it normal to have the brake pads replaced this soon? I always remember changing them close to 50,000 KM on my other cars.
Also, the cost quoted to me was approx. US$ 1600 - which again I am not sure is the “normal” price - I find it a tad bit on the higher side.
What are your thoughts on this?
I have a 2021 E-Class with approx. 30,000 KM on the odometer. On my second service last week (authorized Mercedes service center in Dubai) I was asked to replace the brake pads even though I did not get any prompt on MBUX.
Is it normal to have the brake pads replaced this soon? I always remember changing them close to 50,000 KM on my other cars.
Also, the cost quoted to me was approx. US$ 1600 - which again I am not sure is the “normal” price - I find it a tad bit on the higher side.
What are your thoughts on this?
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From: Long Island, NY
2019 E 450, 2016 E350 4matic (retired), 2018 Ford Edge Sport, 2008 Porsche Boxster
Unless the rotors were scored we never touched the rotors.
Then about 20/30 years, whether necessary or not, dealers started to turn the rotors. This was an extra profit center for the dealer.
Now dealers are going a step forward: they no longer turn rotors when replacing the pads but want to replace the rotors as well: this is even a greater profit center for the dealer.
Take a look at your rotors and notice how thick they are: if they are not warped, you would notice it when your are braking, and not scored, then there is no reason to replace them.
Save the money and only replace the pads.
BTW, I have almost 30,000 miles on my E450 and their is plenty of pad left on my brakes. However, about 50% of my mileage is highway and I drive moderately and do not tailgate or slam on the brakes. As all disc pads today have sensors that give you advance warning when pads need to be replaced. Until that sensor in your dashboard lights up, I personally would not change my pads.
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Mercedes E220d AMG Line Estate (S213) and Mercedes E220d AMG Line Cabriolet (A238)
Hi All,
I have a 2021 E-Class with approx. 30,000 KM on the odometer. On my second service last week (authorized Mercedes service center in Dubai) I was asked to replace the brake pads even though I did not get any prompt on MBUX.
Is it normal to have the brake pads replaced this soon? I always remember changing them close to 50,000 KM on my other cars.
Also, the cost quoted to me was approx. US$ 1600 - which again I am not sure is the “normal” price - I find it a tad bit on the higher side.
What are your thoughts on this?
I have a 2021 E-Class with approx. 30,000 KM on the odometer. On my second service last week (authorized Mercedes service center in Dubai) I was asked to replace the brake pads even though I did not get any prompt on MBUX.
Is it normal to have the brake pads replaced this soon? I always remember changing them close to 50,000 KM on my other cars.
Also, the cost quoted to me was approx. US$ 1600 - which again I am not sure is the “normal” price - I find it a tad bit on the higher side.
What are your thoughts on this?
