Service B
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Service B
Greetings everyone,
This board has been very helpful...thank you to all and keep up the good work.
I just got this 98 ML320 at 30K in Jan. now it has 40K with Starmark warranty.
I am now 200 mile past my scheduled maintence. I had all fluids topped off 100 miles ago. None of the warning diagnostic warning lights have gone on yet.
I have a few questions:
1. Should I just go with a Service A or Service B ($425)?
I was told the difference betw. A and B is they take off the wheel to look at the brakes better, and the wiper blades.
Is it worth a Service B just for them to change the wiper blades and look at the brakes in more detail if I plan on changing the brake pads anyway?
2. I plan on getting some Porterfield brake pads..$94-fronts, $74-rear... What can I expect to pay for installment?
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Oppp..Just got off the phone with my SA and he said MB will not put on any non-standard MB parts. I may just go to a regular brake shop...any recommendations in the Bronx, NY area?
I was quoted $500 to change front and rear with MB standards.
3. Also, my driver window button just failed. I called the road side assistance and was told to put button in up position and towards the right real hard...it worked. Was there a reacall on this problem because it seems like a reoccuring problem. Will Starmark cover this?
Thanks in advance
Nick
This board has been very helpful...thank you to all and keep up the good work.
I just got this 98 ML320 at 30K in Jan. now it has 40K with Starmark warranty.
I am now 200 mile past my scheduled maintence. I had all fluids topped off 100 miles ago. None of the warning diagnostic warning lights have gone on yet.
I have a few questions:
1. Should I just go with a Service A or Service B ($425)?
I was told the difference betw. A and B is they take off the wheel to look at the brakes better, and the wiper blades.
Is it worth a Service B just for them to change the wiper blades and look at the brakes in more detail if I plan on changing the brake pads anyway?
2. I plan on getting some Porterfield brake pads..$94-fronts, $74-rear... What can I expect to pay for installment?
http://www.myroadster.net
Oppp..Just got off the phone with my SA and he said MB will not put on any non-standard MB parts. I may just go to a regular brake shop...any recommendations in the Bronx, NY area?
I was quoted $500 to change front and rear with MB standards.
3. Also, my driver window button just failed. I called the road side assistance and was told to put button in up position and towards the right real hard...it worked. Was there a reacall on this problem because it seems like a reoccuring problem. Will Starmark cover this?
Thanks in advance
Nick
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At 40K, you're due for a B service, assuming normal driving. My advice is that you shouldn't wait 'till a light shows up before maintenance - you already knew that. As for the brake pads, they are very easy to replace (and I bet you, at the B service, they'll tell you they need to be replaced - based on mileage experienced posted here and on other boards). if you are mechanically inclined in any way, you can do those yourself - they are very easy to replace. I have a web page that details it completely. As soon as I can find it, I'll repost for you.
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brakes
thank you darkmann
if I were to change the pads,
would that require bleeding the brakes?
also what would I do if the brakes squeak?
I have never changed brake pads before...but i dont have two left hands(per say) when it comes to working with tools...so I would try it.
thanks again
nick
if I were to change the pads,
would that require bleeding the brakes?
also what would I do if the brakes squeak?
I have never changed brake pads before...but i dont have two left hands(per say) when it comes to working with tools...so I would try it.
thanks again
nick
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Re: looks straight forward
Originally posted by St Nick
Any one have any experience with cross-drilled or slotted rotors?
Also, if I replace my pads, how do I know if my rotors require changing??
Any one have any experience with cross-drilled or slotted rotors?
Also, if I replace my pads, how do I know if my rotors require changing??
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1998 ML 320
brakes
My FSS counter has one wrench with a -200 (indicating 200 miles past service).
My SA says at 40K, I have had service B, then A, then another A..in that order.
Would it still be worth doing a service B if I do the wiper blades and cabin filter myself?
I guess after service, I can do the brakes myself. This way they can tell me if I need new rotors.
If I am changing my pads, would it make sense to change the rotors anyway?
Any one have any experience with cross-drilled or slotted rotors?
If so, where is a cost effective place to purchase?
Thanks
My SA says at 40K, I have had service B, then A, then another A..in that order.
Would it still be worth doing a service B if I do the wiper blades and cabin filter myself?
I guess after service, I can do the brakes myself. This way they can tell me if I need new rotors.
If I am changing my pads, would it make sense to change the rotors anyway?
Any one have any experience with cross-drilled or slotted rotors?
If so, where is a cost effective place to purchase?
Thanks
