Fair cost for front brake job?
11-29-2018, 04:23 PM
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Fair cost for front brake job?
I purchased new OEM rotors, pads, sensor, and slide pins online for total cost of $465 shipped. Install cost by my indy including tax and brake fluid was $188. So all in cost on front axle as $653. Seems a bit pricey for just one axle.
What have others been paying for all new OEM brake job?
What have others been paying for all new OEM brake job?
11-29-2018, 05:53 PM
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I purchased new OEM rotors, pads, sensor, and slide pins online for total cost of $465 shipped. Install cost by my indy including tax and brake fluid was $188. So all in cost on front axle as $653. Seems a bit pricey for just one axle.
What have others been paying for all new OEM brake job?
What have others been paying for all new OEM brake job?
I was quoted 900 for front brake job at the dealership.
Eventually had It done for 400 per axle at an indy with ebc rotors and akebono pads.
11-29-2018, 06:10 PM
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I was prepared to go with after-market brakes, but then I considered that this is a 5800 lb truck that needs to be stopped and I know that Benz over-engineers everything in their vehicles, so I bucked up a little more for OEM. I'm sure that Akebono's are a low dust pad, but brake dust really didn't concern me as I really haven't had much of an issue with brake dust with the OEM pads. But I do know that the OEM pads have a bigger bite than any of the after-market brands, including Akebono.
For ****s and giggles, I called my local Benz dealer to see what a brake job would be on the front. Was quoted $1100. So now I feel a lot better, especially since I have the exact same parts that they would have installed.
11-29-2018, 06:48 PM
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They are OEM parts, so definitely more expensive than the parts you purchased. I'd be interested in hearing about your rotors and pads and if you can go longer between brake changes with them. The consensus seems to be that the OEM front brakes last around 20-40k miles depending on driving habits and climate.
I was prepared to go with after-market brakes, but then I considered that this is a 5800 lb truck that needs to be stopped and I know that Benz over-engineers everything in their vehicles, so I bucked up a little more for OEM. I'm sure that Akebono's are a low dust pad, but brake dust really didn't concern me as I really haven't had much of an issue with brake dust with the OEM pads. But I do know that the OEM pads have a bigger bite than any of the after-market brands, including Akebono.
For ****s and giggles, I called my local Benz dealer to see what a brake job would be on the front. Was quoted $1100. So now I feel a lot better, especially since I have the exact same parts that they would have installed.
I was prepared to go with after-market brakes, but then I considered that this is a 5800 lb truck that needs to be stopped and I know that Benz over-engineers everything in their vehicles, so I bucked up a little more for OEM. I'm sure that Akebono's are a low dust pad, but brake dust really didn't concern me as I really haven't had much of an issue with brake dust with the OEM pads. But I do know that the OEM pads have a bigger bite than any of the after-market brands, including Akebono.
For ****s and giggles, I called my local Benz dealer to see what a brake job would be on the front. Was quoted $1100. So now I feel a lot better, especially since I have the exact same parts that they would have installed.
https://www.autoanything.com/brakes/ebc-sport-rotors
I didn't like the oem rotor wear or the pad dust that was causing my wheels to be black all the time. So I had to change to akebono and I'm happy with the performance.
12-07-2018, 03:37 PM
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I purchased my own Genuine parts and my indy was going to fit them for a much more reasonable cost but they couldnt get the caliper pins out, they were siezed.
Went to my local dealer and they want £325 just to install the parts, its only 1.5 hours of work so theyre asking £266 per hour for their time.
What hurts more is that their sister dealership installed pads last time, around 18 months ago and gave a 24 month warranty but MB UK dont want to know, they just say take it up with industry regulators if Im unhappy. I may still go that route but just incase I dont, does anyone know how i can release the pins so my indy can do the work?
GL63 AMG by the way.
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Carl
Went to my local dealer and they want £325 just to install the parts, its only 1.5 hours of work so theyre asking £266 per hour for their time.
What hurts more is that their sister dealership installed pads last time, around 18 months ago and gave a 24 month warranty but MB UK dont want to know, they just say take it up with industry regulators if Im unhappy. I may still go that route but just incase I dont, does anyone know how i can release the pins so my indy can do the work?
GL63 AMG by the way.
Thanks
Carl
12-07-2018, 11:34 PM
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I purchased my own Genuine parts and my indy was going to fit them for a much more reasonable cost but they couldnt get the caliper pins out, they were siezed.
Went to my local dealer and they want £325 just to install the parts, its only 1.5 hours of work so theyre asking £266 per hour for their time.
What hurts more is that their sister dealership installed pads last time, around 18 months ago and gave a 24 month warranty but MB UK dont want to know, they just say take it up with industry regulators if Im unhappy. I may still go that route but just incase I dont, does anyone know how i can release the pins so my indy can do the work?
GL63 AMG by the way.
Thanks
Carl
Went to my local dealer and they want £325 just to install the parts, its only 1.5 hours of work so theyre asking £266 per hour for their time.
What hurts more is that their sister dealership installed pads last time, around 18 months ago and gave a 24 month warranty but MB UK dont want to know, they just say take it up with industry regulators if Im unhappy. I may still go that route but just incase I dont, does anyone know how i can release the pins so my indy can do the work?
GL63 AMG by the way.
Thanks
Carl
Carl. Don't you still have the extended warranty on your car?
Why not try the sister dealership, ask them what is up and what you encountered at the indy, say you have the extended warranty and bring the parts
12-08-2018, 03:36 AM
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Yeah i have the extended warranty and warranty on the last pad change, MB UK had no interest, even tried to claim that the dealer had inspected it and deemed that a third party caused the pins to sieze, no dealer has indpected the car.
Will be writing to the industry ombudsman to see what they say, trouble is I want the job doing but feel I should stick to my guns over this out of principle
Will be writing to the industry ombudsman to see what they say, trouble is I want the job doing but feel I should stick to my guns over this out of principle
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12-08-2018, 11:16 AM
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Yeah i have the extended warranty and warranty on the last pad change, MB UK had no interest, even tried to claim that the dealer had inspected it and deemed that a third party caused the pins to sieze, no dealer has indpected the car.
Will be writing to the industry ombudsman to see what they say, trouble is I want the job doing but feel I should stick to my guns over this out of principle
Will be writing to the industry ombudsman to see what they say, trouble is I want the job doing but feel I should stick to my guns over this out of principle
12-08-2018, 10:28 PM
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Not uncommon for a early GL63/2013 - for front brake caliper pins to "seize" - it's "bi-metallic corrosion" - smart owner's/dealer's - would remove and reinstall the front caliper pins at annual service to prevent this "lockup".
12-14-2018, 07:37 PM
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My dealer just quoted me yesterday...$1159 for fronts including rotors. FYI
I purchased new OEM rotors, pads, sensor, and slide pins online for total cost of $465 shipped. Install cost by my indy including tax and brake fluid was $188. So all in cost on front axle as $653. Seems a bit pricey for just one axle.
What have others been paying for all new OEM brake job?
What have others been paying for all new OEM brake job?
