Dealer doesn't turn rotors?
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2020 C8, 2020 defender 110X, 2019 720S, 2014 GLK 350 4matic, 2015 escalade platinum, 2013 RRS HSELux
Originally Posted by JohnnyC
46,000 miles is too premature? On my Toyota RAV 4 pads were almost gone at 30,000 miles. Rotors were still good, but it wasn't that much for new rotors so why pair the pads with old rotors?
On my TWO GLKs I had no issues with my rotor life. I live in the mountains and constantly go down steep hills.
On my TWO GLKs I had no issues with my rotor life. I live in the mountains and constantly go down steep hills.
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2012 GLK350 4Matic
Not an expert, but one thing that popped up regarding the GLK, they eat brakes.
A previous post makes sense to me, max stopping power for the materials MB selected.
The GLK is no lightweight and I can attest, mine will STOP if necessary.
Went through 3 Fusions, company cars, turned at 100k and never replaced rotors or pads.
My driving habits are similar.
I just had rear pads put on mine, $89 one hour labor, $84 for parts, rotors still good.
Replacing them to avoid the nasty @$$ brake dust and weekly wash may be of value...
A previous post makes sense to me, max stopping power for the materials MB selected.
The GLK is no lightweight and I can attest, mine will STOP if necessary.
Went through 3 Fusions, company cars, turned at 100k and never replaced rotors or pads.
My driving habits are similar.
I just had rear pads put on mine, $89 one hour labor, $84 for parts, rotors still good.
Replacing them to avoid the nasty @$$ brake dust and weekly wash may be of value...
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GLK 350 / Porsche 993
Rotors are warped there is not point turning them and they are cheap. What are you doing replacing rotors are dealer. 45min DIY job (or by gas station mechanic) with rotors from FCP with lifetime replacement. Just replace every 2-3 oil changes.
I don't get why benz rotors do this. I had last two front sets (MB and Zimms) last 14-16k miles each. I am going to try different pads next time.
I don't get why benz rotors do this. I had last two front sets (MB and Zimms) last 14-16k miles each. I am going to try different pads next time.
