Hey guys, want to have my brakes done...
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99 ML 430
Hey guys, want to have my brakes done...
Would anyone who lives around the Bay area, especially south bay know a good mechanic to go to, to have mine done?
Also, should I get O.E.M. Brake Pads from performanceproducts.com and bring them with me to have them put on. Cheaper that way no?
andaya
Also, should I get O.E.M. Brake Pads from performanceproducts.com and bring them with me to have them put on. Cheaper that way no?
andaya
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1998 ML 320
just did mine
I just replaced my pads...did it myself
I used porterfields all around...they come with a kit for preventing squeaks...
For the fronts, I didnt do anything with rotors except spray the anti-squeal spray on them (it originally required the rotors to be sanded down a bit..but I skipped that step)
For the rear, I just changed the pads alone.
Easy to do too (20 mins per side)...4 screws and pop out the pad...push piston back with c-clamp...pop in new pads...screw it up and done.
If you go to a shop...any brake shop will work with a reputable name.
Nick
I used porterfields all around...they come with a kit for preventing squeaks...
For the fronts, I didnt do anything with rotors except spray the anti-squeal spray on them (it originally required the rotors to be sanded down a bit..but I skipped that step)
For the rear, I just changed the pads alone.
Easy to do too (20 mins per side)...4 screws and pop out the pad...push piston back with c-clamp...pop in new pads...screw it up and done.
If you go to a shop...any brake shop will work with a reputable name.
Nick
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replace brakes....
Brake pads replaced by the dealer: $500
Buy you own pads Porterfield: $ 200 delivered.(http://www.myroadster.net/porterfield.asp)
OEM pads: cost about the same
http://www.germanstar.net/163bp.htm
Mechanic installed: $100
Install yourself: instructions thanks to Peter Fagerlin: FREE
http://www.petefagerlin.com/ML/brakes.htm
Having you ML stop on a dime: PRICELESS
Buy you own pads Porterfield: $ 200 delivered.(http://www.myroadster.net/porterfield.asp)
OEM pads: cost about the same
http://www.germanstar.net/163bp.htm
Mechanic installed: $100
Install yourself: instructions thanks to Peter Fagerlin: FREE
http://www.petefagerlin.com/ML/brakes.htm
Having you ML stop on a dime: PRICELESS
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StNick, loved your "Visa" interpritation.
As far as pads costs:
From formymercedes.com web:
Porterfield R4S Pads available for Mercedes ML500 series
Vehicle Front Pads Rear Pads
Mercedes Price: $179 Price: $79
2000-2002
ML500
Or about $260 + shipping. OEM at your local delear is the same ($129 front + $129 rear) + tax.
Germanstar.net prices, if pads they're selling are the same as delear's, are only $147 ($75 front and $72 rear - very cheap as compared to a delear).
And BTW, even MB's dealers prices very by as much as $100:
Sovereign in Brooklyn, NY wants $500 for ML500 brakes, but MB Manhattan - "only" $400 and the last number includes tax.
Rgrds...
As far as pads costs:
From formymercedes.com web:
Porterfield R4S Pads available for Mercedes ML500 series
Vehicle Front Pads Rear Pads
Mercedes Price: $179 Price: $79
2000-2002
ML500
Or about $260 + shipping. OEM at your local delear is the same ($129 front + $129 rear) + tax.
Germanstar.net prices, if pads they're selling are the same as delear's, are only $147 ($75 front and $72 rear - very cheap as compared to a delear).
And BTW, even MB's dealers prices very by as much as $100:
Sovereign in Brooklyn, NY wants $500 for ML500 brakes, but MB Manhattan - "only" $400 and the last number includes tax.
Rgrds...
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Is it necessary to do the back brakes as well?
Not sure if I should buy and have the back brakes done. I did take a look at the back and they seem to have more pads then the front.
Thanks guys
Thanks guys
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Re: Is it necessary to do the back brakes as well?
Originally posted by andaya
Not sure if I should buy and have the back brakes done. I did take a look at the back and they seem to have more pads then the front.
Thanks guys
Not sure if I should buy and have the back brakes done. I did take a look at the back and they seem to have more pads then the front.
Thanks guys
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Re: Re: Is it necessary to do the back brakes as well?
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If you're asking that type of question...take your truck into a dealer. For your safety.
If you're asking that type of question...take your truck into a dealer. For your safety.
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You're right, should I also replace the rotors too?
The front and back rotors looks fine. But people are suggesting to replace the rotors when replacing the pads.
BTW, which ones are better pads? Porterfields or OEMs? any feedback from pads from germanstar or porterfield.
jimmy
BTW, which ones are better pads? Porterfields or OEMs? any feedback from pads from germanstar or porterfield.
jimmy
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Re: You're right, should I also replace the rotors too?
Originally posted by andaya
The front and back rotors looks fine. But people are suggesting to replace the rotors when replacing the pads.
The front and back rotors looks fine. But people are suggesting to replace the rotors when replacing the pads.
The wear spec is stamped on the rotor. Ask the folks who are recommending the rotor change what the minimum spec is, and how much your rotors have worn.
Originally posted by andaya
BTW, which ones are better pads? Porterfields or OEMs? any feedback from pads from germanstar or porterfield.
jimmy
BTW, which ones are better pads? Porterfields or OEMs? any feedback from pads from germanstar or porterfield.
jimmy
Wiston, is this guy good and reasonable price?
