2300 for all break pads and rotors change?
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2300 for all break pads and rotors change?
Hi all, my gle 350 has 40k miles on it and the brake wear light came on today. The dealer and local shops all said that I need to replace all the pads and rotors when the car was at 38k miles. But is 2300 reasonable? Do you recommend to perform this kind of service at the dealer? Thanks for the info!
UPDATE: So I found a mechanics guy in Mercedes dealer, and paid 850 for 4 brakes and rotor changed with OEM parts in the dealer service center.
UPDATE: So I found a mechanics guy in Mercedes dealer, and paid 850 for 4 brakes and rotor changed with OEM parts in the dealer service center.
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Hi all, my gle 350 has 40k miles on it and the brake wear light came on today. The dealer and local shops all said that I need to replace all the pads and rotors when the car was at 38k miles. But is 2300 reasonable? Do you recommend to perform this kind of service at the dealer? Thanks for the info!
If you have pad life left on the front brakes you shouldn’t have to replace them at the same time as the rear brakes.
If you’ve done brake jobs before and have the tools to do the work yourself, it’s not too difficult. There are good online videos (the electric parking brake needs to be put in the service position to change pads) along with some references and links on this forum like the ones from Chassis.
Akebono EUR1630A ceramic pads with wear sensor for right rear brake.
Powerstop 7440 (Z23) countersunk drilled and slotted rotors
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Regional prices will always vary, but I still like $165 for premium drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads the most. I believe it averages $1000 per axle in my area which still seems overpriced for vehicle brakes.
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The wear sensor, at least on my 2016 GLE350, is only on the inner right rear brake pad. It may have been from an independent shop while getting a few estimates that I was lead to believe there was a wear sensor on every set of pads. Turns out the Akebono pads came with a sensor too, but most sources have them at $5 or less versus $40 at an independent shop.
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Chen ze,
my gle 350 went 60,000 miles and the rear rotors and pads finally needed replacement. My independent charged me 500 using all OEM parts. He said the fronts were fine and I am at 73,000 and the wear indicator light still has not come on for the front replacement.
On these vehicles, the rears wear faster than the front because of the intervention safety features.
Totally counter intuitive, but true!
So, you do not have to change the fronts and rears at the same time, AND that price is high!
Good luck, be well, eat well, stay well!
my gle 350 went 60,000 miles and the rear rotors and pads finally needed replacement. My independent charged me 500 using all OEM parts. He said the fronts were fine and I am at 73,000 and the wear indicator light still has not come on for the front replacement.
On these vehicles, the rears wear faster than the front because of the intervention safety features.
Totally counter intuitive, but true!
So, you do not have to change the fronts and rears at the same time, AND that price is high!
Good luck, be well, eat well, stay well!
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Chen ze,
my gle 350 went 60,000 miles and the rear rotors and pads finally needed replacement. My independent charged me 500 using all OEM parts. He said the fronts were fine and I am at 73,000 and the wear indicator light still has not come on for the front replacement.
On these vehicles, the rears wear faster than the front because of the intervention safety features.
Totally counter intuitive, but true!
So, you do not have to change the fronts and rears at the same time, AND that price is high!
Good luck, be well, eat well, stay well!
my gle 350 went 60,000 miles and the rear rotors and pads finally needed replacement. My independent charged me 500 using all OEM parts. He said the fronts were fine and I am at 73,000 and the wear indicator light still has not come on for the front replacement.
On these vehicles, the rears wear faster than the front because of the intervention safety features.
Totally counter intuitive, but true!
So, you do not have to change the fronts and rears at the same time, AND that price is high!
Good luck, be well, eat well, stay well!
I have Powerstop Z36 drilled and slotted (heavy duty tow-rated) brakes from www.rockauto.com for $240 (with tax and shipping) addiing about about $65 to the standard brake prices. Powerstop has a rebate when purchased by October 31st so I pre-bought for the front whenever they wear out. There must be just 1 wear sensor per axle which is why only 1 was in the box of Akebono pads on the rear.
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Only pay for parts once, lifetime guarantee.
I have had oil, oil filters, air filters and wipers replaced yearly for free. That why I bought my complete brake system from them also, in 3 yrs I’ll get new rotors and pads and sensors for free.
I have had oil, oil filters, air filters and wipers replaced yearly for free. That why I bought my complete brake system from them also, in 3 yrs I’ll get new rotors and pads and sensors for free.
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re.: FCP Euro. I think "life time" free claim is deceptive. The way I understand it, after the initial purchase, when replacement is required one has to pay for the replacement part(s) first, then customer has to ship to FCP used part(s) originally bought from FCP, only then when they verify it was theirs, they will issue refund for the replacement purchase. However, customer pays for shipping of used parts to FCP. AMG 63 front rotors weigh 40 lbs each. Guess the cost of retail shipping? Nice slogan, but of course it is not really free otherwise they are out of business.
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The pads are a very easy DIY. You can get pads for around $100 and do it yourself. Use that savings to buy tools for the next job and still have a bunch of money left over. There are plenty of videos on Youtube that show you what to do. If you shop around and bring your own parts, I'd imagine you can find a shop that will do them for $100 per corner.
Put it this way, I did all 4 corners with new pads and rotors on my GL63 for less than $350. The rotors and pads are high quality and work as well as the factory parts.
Put it this way, I did all 4 corners with new pads and rotors on my GL63 for less than $350. The rotors and pads are high quality and work as well as the factory parts.
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OP's listed total price is way too high, but this price is too low to believe as genuine OEM parts alone cost more even when purchased from an on-line discounter.
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Yes, was being safe since larger cities and certain areas are often more expensive than others. Absolutely, I could get it done for $100/axle but I would just save and make it a DIY project.
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Hey, I responded to your post in which you stated that your M-B dealer quoted you a price of $2300.00. I stated that price ($2300.00) was far too high.
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re.: FCP Euro. I think "life time" free claim is deceptive. The way I understand it, after the initial purchase, when replacement is required one has to pay for the replacement part(s) first, then customer has to ship to FCP used part(s) originally bought from FCP, only then when they verify it was theirs, they will issue refund for the replacement purchase. However, customer pays for shipping of used parts to FCP. AMG 63 front rotors weigh 40 lbs each. Guess the cost of retail shipping? Nice slogan, but of course it is not really free otherwise they are out of business.
I paid $400 for rotors,pads and sensors, 2 years ago. Back brakes are down to 40% so I’m going to replace front and back this coming summer and only cost me about $30 to ship everything back for a replacement refund,
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Just buy OEM parts, they are excellent and don’t shed much dust. If you race on a race track, buy Akebono’s .... if not just buy OEM, there is no discernible différence. My family used to race with the Rahal’s in the 70’s.
i have tried and used OEM and aftermarket - my opinion!
i have tried and used OEM and aftermarket - my opinion!
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I question on the Akebono's for racing. I had them on my old CLK500. I would trust Brembo over anything for racing. I used to race. Since I got married over 10 years ago and had a son. That life was over for me real quick, lol.
