Brake pad/rotor approx cost - 2007 ML 350
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2007 ML 350 - VIN 4JGBB86E17A211020
Brake pad/rotor approx cost - 2007 ML 350
Just got that infamous warning light @79K miles indicating brake wear has exceeded limits...a few questions for MBWorld readers based on rumors and my previous brake job @ 45K miles: 
1. I had only my rear pads/rotors replaced @45K which was completely backwards from what I experienced with other vehicles including my 1991 190E. My local MB mechanic said due to the all time 4 wheel drive MLs can wear our rears first, fronts first or both depending on how the all wheel drive reacts.
2. Based on the previous info should I expect to replace pads/rotors on all four wheels?
3. Traveling on business I don't have my previous repair bill but I seem to recollect the it was around $300 a wheel for rotor/pad replacement.
Im not trying to be cheap as we really want to keep this ML forever...its a great vehicle...just want to get close to a budget figure.
BTW, thanks for the previous steer on tire selection; the Michelins make the ML drive like its on rails with much lower noise levels...
1. I had only my rear pads/rotors replaced @45K which was completely backwards from what I experienced with other vehicles including my 1991 190E. My local MB mechanic said due to the all time 4 wheel drive MLs can wear our rears first, fronts first or both depending on how the all wheel drive reacts.
2. Based on the previous info should I expect to replace pads/rotors on all four wheels?
3. Traveling on business I don't have my previous repair bill but I seem to recollect the it was around $300 a wheel for rotor/pad replacement.
Im not trying to be cheap as we really want to keep this ML forever...its a great vehicle...just want to get close to a budget figure.
BTW, thanks for the previous steer on tire selection; the Michelins make the ML drive like its on rails with much lower noise levels...
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Just got that infamous warning light @79K miles indicating brake wear has exceeded limits...a few questions for MBWorld readers based on rumors and my previous brake job @ 45K miles:
1. I had only my rear pads/rotors replaced @45K which was completely backwards from what I experienced with other vehicles including my 1991 190E. My local MB mechanic said due to the all time 4 wheel drive MLs can wear our rears first, fronts first or both depending on how the all wheel drive reacts.
2. Based on the previous info should I expect to replace pads/rotors on all four wheels?
3. Traveling on business I don't have my previous repair bill but I seem to recollect the it was around $300 a wheel for rotor/pad replacement.
Im not trying to be cheap as we really want to keep this ML forever...its a great vehicle...just want to get close to a budget figure.
BTW, thanks for the previous steer on tire selection; the Michelins make the ML drive like its on rails with much lower noise levels...
1. I had only my rear pads/rotors replaced @45K which was completely backwards from what I experienced with other vehicles including my 1991 190E. My local MB mechanic said due to the all time 4 wheel drive MLs can wear our rears first, fronts first or both depending on how the all wheel drive reacts.
2. Based on the previous info should I expect to replace pads/rotors on all four wheels?
3. Traveling on business I don't have my previous repair bill but I seem to recollect the it was around $300 a wheel for rotor/pad replacement.
Im not trying to be cheap as we really want to keep this ML forever...its a great vehicle...just want to get close to a budget figure.
BTW, thanks for the previous steer on tire selection; the Michelins make the ML drive like its on rails with much lower noise levels...
Check out this site and in the future get a quote on whole sale and most dealers will match the price and add labor. if you can DIY, you will be alot further ahead.The are posts with pics to help you do a brake job
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Check out this site and in the future get a quote on whole sale and most dealers will match the price and add labor. if you can DIY, you will be alot further ahead.The are posts with pics to help you do a brake job
Check out this site and in the future get a quote on whole sale and most dealers will match the price and add labor. if you can DIY, you will be alot further ahead.The are posts with pics to help you do a brake job
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This is of course up to the individual dealer, but several other folks on this site have taken parts prices from them to their own dealer and had them agree to sell them the parts for the same and do the install.Of course if they dont agree, the alternative is DIY or buy the parts and have an indy shop do it for you.
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This is of course up to the individual dealer, but several other folks on this site have taken parts prices from them to their own dealer and had them agree to sell them the parts for the same and do the install.Of course if they dont agree, the alternative is DIY or buy the parts and have an indy shop do it for you.
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This is of course up to the individual dealer, but several other folks on this site have taken parts prices from them to their own dealer and had them agree to sell them the parts for the same and do the install.Of course if they dont agree, the alternative is DIY or buy the parts and have an indy shop do it for you.
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Many dealers provide the parts at the same price if asked.You missed the point.Why is it any different negotiating parts prices, than negotiating the price on a new vehicle or asking for a free set of 200 dollar floor mats to close a deal.
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