GL450 Brake Job
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GL450 Brake Job
GL Drivers - Received a $1850 estimate for front/rear pads from the MB dealer. Considering going to an indy...however concerned about the impact on the warranty which has about 8k miles left before 50k. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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2010 GL550, 2013 C63
I hate the dealers for this reason. $1850 for just the pads??? I haven't done brakes on mine but is it some involved job? Pads alone should be no more than $300. $1500 labor??? Seriously?I would love to have a conversation with the tech who gave you that quote.
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Mark - I would run away.
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I just paid ~$500 for OE parts online (shipped) and installed them myself:
Front & rear rotors
Front & rear pads
Sensors
Front guide pins
Install took a good deal of time since this was my first go at it, but wasn't too bad.
Front & rear rotors
Front & rear pads
Sensors
Front guide pins
Install took a good deal of time since this was my first go at it, but wasn't too bad.
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2009 GL450
When we redid our breaks (only needed pads) we ordered akebono pads, they come with a new sensor, for front and back for less than $200 total I believe, and had our local mechanic install. For one hour of labor it was $110. We were going to install ourselves (it's pretty straight forward) but the bolt was on too tight and we needed an electric tool for it that we didn't have access to at the time.
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you are not getting the full story. ask them again what the 1850 is including. its has to be rotors as well along with brake fluid flush and probably some other things. thats impossible even at a dealer for 1850 pads only.
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2012 GL450, 2013 Lexus GS350 F-Sport
It's a wear and tear item, not covered by warranty and stealerships always overcharge for service. Take it to a trusted Indy shop, it won't impact warranty. Dealerships only make a stink about the paperwork/service data not being input into their MB data systems BUT you can do that yourself if you have an MB ownership profile online.
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Buy online. Rotors plus pads is about $500. Go to Indy. 2 hours of labor. Done.
Warranty is not affected.
Btw, dealer always does rotors and pads. You however at such low mileage prolly need just pads. And maybe rear rotors if the pads have carved a narrow (about 1/2 inch of shiny surface) on rotor. Common and due to plebeian design of rear calipers.
Warranty is not affected.
Btw, dealer always does rotors and pads. You however at such low mileage prolly need just pads. And maybe rear rotors if the pads have carved a narrow (about 1/2 inch of shiny surface) on rotor. Common and due to plebeian design of rear calipers.
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Buy online. Rotors plus pads is about $500. Go to Indy. 2 hours of labor. Done.
Warranty is not affected.
Btw, dealer always does rotors and pads. You however at such low mileage prolly need just pads. And maybe rear rotors if the pads have carved a narrow (about 1/2 inch of shiny surface) on rotor. Common and due to plebeian design of rear calipers.
Warranty is not affected.
Btw, dealer always does rotors and pads. You however at such low mileage prolly need just pads. And maybe rear rotors if the pads have carved a narrow (about 1/2 inch of shiny surface) on rotor. Common and due to plebeian design of rear calipers.
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It's a wear and tear item, not covered by warranty and stealerships always overcharge for service. Take it to a trusted Indy shop, it won't impact warranty. Dealerships only make a stink about the paperwork/service data not being input into their MB data systems BUT you can do that yourself if you have an MB ownership profile online.
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2012 GL450, 2013 Lexus GS350 F-Sport
My mistake, I was able to do this with my Lexus but can't do this with my Mercedes. What you can do is, go to the dealership and get the VMI (Vehicle Master Inquiry). I think it's free (and have the VIN available) and it contains all maintenance and heavy repair records. If there's a gap in service, it was probably done by an Independent mech, check for paperwork/receipts from the previous owner.
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