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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 10:19 PM
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Question ml430 need brakes 00' in andover mass area

hello,

live in the Andover area of mass and I have a 00 ml430. with 30k miles on it my brake icon is illuminated. therefore I need brakes and pads and rotors.
does anyone have ANY suggestions as the actions I should take. I really DO NOT want to take it to any of the dealers in the area.

would you suggest getting the parts (from where do you suggest) and then find a reputible and good mechanic to do the job.

or do you know of a mechanic in this area that would and COULD do the job?

thanx a bunch!
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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I don't know of a mechanic in your area, but if you want, I can find you some pads and rotors.

You want a BBK (big brake kit) or do you want to stick to OEM sizes or what?
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Old Jan 28, 2005 | 11:25 PM
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Hatch & Sons in Wayland, on Rt 20 does great jobs with MB's. They are an independent MB dealer. Techs know their stuff, family run business.

I believe front brakes and rotors are $500-$550 for the entire job (parts and labor, all MB oem stuff). Dealer quoted us $745 for front pads and rotors, so you can see the savings.

www.hatchandsons.com

508-358-3500 ext 220...that's Ed, the service advisor great guy.
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:26 AM
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I would suggest John and nicks in cambridge MA. VERY good place... they did my ml55. Ok ok its my dad's garage but I wouldnt worry too much about ML brake job. Really easy to do...
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Old Jan 29, 2005 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by three56a
hello,

live in the Andover area of mass and I have a 00 ml430. with 30k miles on it my brake icon is illuminated. therefore I need brakes and pads and rotors.
does anyone have ANY suggestions as the actions I should take. I really DO NOT want to take it to any of the dealers in the area.

would you suggest getting the parts (from where do you suggest) and then find a reputible and good mechanic to do the job.

or do you know of a mechanic in this area that would and COULD do the job?

thanx a bunch!
You can buy the pads and rotors here http://www.germanstar.net/163bp.htm and install them yourself or have your mechanic do it....
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:48 PM
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Smile brakes for the '00 ml430

hey thanx a bunch, benz people.

I think i am going to try hatch (this time)

stay tuned....
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