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For that kind of money you should get a hand job to go along with it. I would check with a good MB/German Indy. The dealer is probably charging you what is known as matrix pricing ($$) for the parts whereas an Indy would likely charge list or better. The labor rate would probably be lower as well. Brakes are straightforward and easily handled by a good shop.
Expensive parts. My guess (which may be wrong for the G-Class but my experience elsewhere) is the rotors are fine and straight but it seems like these luxury brand dealers want the rotors to be changed every time the pads are.
Expensive parts. My guess (which may be wrong for the G-Class but my experience elsewhere) is the rotors are fine and straight but it seems like these luxury brand dealers want the rotors to be changed every time the pads are.
I agree - every other pad change consider rotors unless they are still ok. My G will only go to the dealer for warranty work and Indy shop otherwise, of which I have one that only works on Mercedes at half the rate - he is always busy.
Expensive parts. My guess (which may be wrong for the G-Class but my experience elsewhere) is the rotors are fine and straight but it seems like these luxury brand dealers want the rotors to be changed every time the pads are.
I agree also. In the old days, we mic'ed and dial gauged the rotors and only replaced/resurfaced them if it was warranted. With a mere 24.5K miles I can't imagine the rotors are worn in any significant way. I think dealers replace them to avoid call backs and preserve their service department ratings with the mother ship - all at your expense of course.
Frankly guys - a G-Wagen's brake life either G550 or G63 (pads or rotors) are directly proportional to the aggressiveness of your drive style - and if it's your 1st G-Wagen - and you have not had a monster SUV before - yes. I can see brake service needing to be done as early as 15K - 25K range.. diagnose 1st before going forward.
On a new gen 550 - OE pads front/rear + rotors front/rear are "about" $1200/$1300 from a reputable internet source (like autohausaz.com) - and you won't find FCP Euro offering lifetime parts warranty on G=Wagen ... then labor is labor.
If you are have suspicion of of brake issues on your new G - best to get back to your dealer before 1yr or 12,500 miles - whichever first - as you "should" get resolution to a "issue" under New Car Goodwill.
you can change rotors once you've worn out 2 sets of pads on them. i have done this with every merc i owned with no issues. only time you cant do this is if the current rotors are warped or have major defects on the surface that might cause noisy brakes or vibrations.
Genuine MB OEM pads and rotors that last only 25K miles certainly aren't worth $2300 + labor. Last year when I bought my G550, I sold my Lexus GX -- 95K miles and it had the original pads (still 1/2 thickness) and rotors (no shimmy or scoring). Are you a left foot braker or do you frequently drive hills and ride your brakes? Please don't take offense -- I know people who were taught to drive with their left foot on the brake pedal at all times for safety, and that downshifting on long descents destroys the car's transmission. So they get brake jobs every 2 years. If the G's pads and rotors are shot in 25K miles under normal driving, I need to start saving now for this repair.
Our 2021 550 needs front rotors and pads with every oil change, every other oil change front and rear rotors and pads.
Brake or oil change always come up around the same time with only couple hundred miles difference
Car has 34k miles had at least 4 time the brakes changed already. Dealer serviced mostly, only the last brake service and oils, all filters change was done at my buddies shop and we used all original Mercedes’ parts from the dealer. Same results regarding the wear of the disk and pads. Oil is due now and the brake came up two days later
never had a car that eats the brakes like this. My extended Sprinter has a lot of brake dust but brakes last about 40k on it between brake pad change.
on the g550 the rotors wear out so bad that there is no way reusing them, has a huge lip when the pads are due, ridiculous
not enough info online yet on forums but we’ll see what other peoples experience is with this model
Our 2021 550 needs front rotors and pads with every oil change, every other oil change front and rear rotors and pads.
Brake or oil change always come up around the same time with only couple hundred miles difference
Car has 34k miles had at least 4 time the brakes changed already. Dealer serviced mostly, only the last brake service and oils, all filters change was done at my buddies shop and we used all original Mercedes’ parts from the dealer. Same results regarding the wear of the disk and pads. Oil is due now and the brake came up two days later
never had a car that eats the brakes like this. My extended Sprinter has a lot of brake dust but brakes last about 40k on it between brake pad change.
on the g550 the rotors wear out so bad that there is no way reusing them, has a huge lip when the pads are due, ridiculous
not enough info online yet on forums but we’ll see what other peoples experience is with this model
Have you had the brake systems (pedal and parking) checked out? What kind of mpg are you getting? I can't imagine pads and rotors being toasted in 10K miles. As I said in an earlier thread, my '19 G550 is at 15K miles and its pads and rotors still look new.
I wouldn’t believe it myself if someone tells me. Fletcher Joshns MB charged $5500 in the past for servicing the brakes few times and last we got the parts from MB in Beverly Hills and installed it ourselves at a reputable body shop in the area. Shop owned by my friend who is an expert in high end cars. Him and his brother couldn’t believe it either what’s going on
Everything moving freely before and after the brakes installation
Getting a little over 13mpg here in the city
I think parts cost was about $2k . All filters oil, front drums and pads. This time will be more because of the rear pads and rotors need to be added . All this with a pretty good discount from the dealer
Let’s see what other have to say later on about their experience on this model
Thank you for your reply
Can I brag about the trail wheels I added
before and after pictures
I wouldn’t believe it myself if someone tells me. Fletcher Joshns MB charged $5500 in the past for servicing the brakes few times and last we got the parts from MB in Beverly Hills and installed it ourselves at a reputable body shop in the area. Shop owned by my friend who is an expert in high end cars. Him and his brother couldn’t believe it either what’s going on
Everything moving freely before and after the brakes installation
Getting a little over 13mpg here in the city
I think parts cost was about $2k . All filters oil, front drums and pads. This time will be more because of the rear pads and rotors need to be added . All this with a pretty good discount from the dealer
Let’s see what other have to say later on about their experience on this model
Thank you for your reply
Can I brag about the trail wheels I added
before and after pictures
I’d take your original wheels of your hands for my older gen G550. Let me know if you’d be open to that
I wouldn’t believe it myself if someone tells me. Fletcher Joshns MB charged $5500 in the past for servicing the brakes few times and last we got the parts from MB in Beverly Hills and installed it ourselves at a reputable body shop in the area. Shop owned by my friend who is an expert in high end cars. Him and his brother couldn’t believe it either what’s going on
Everything moving freely before and after the brakes installation
Getting a little over 13mpg here in the city
I think parts cost was about $2k . All filters oil, front drums and pads. This time will be more because of the rear pads and rotors need to be added . All this with a pretty good discount from the dealer
Let’s see what other have to say later on about their experience on this model
Thank you for your reply
Can I brag about the trail wheels I added
before and after pictures
08-10-2020, 12:30 PM
