Bama Benz

I have a 2013 ML 550 with 30k miles, I took it to the dealer for routine maintenance. They said brakes and rotors had to be replaced and the rotors could not be turned.

Is this the norm?

Thanks

Joe70

Just had the same thing at 12,000 miles. Vibration when braking. Replacement was under warranty. Service advisor said it was common in V8 ML's as well as GL's. The pad replacement is upgraded to preclude this happening again. I hope so as it's not a cheap fix.

Joe70

Take a look at the GL forum under "Brake rotor wobble!" We are not alone with this problem.

Bama Benz

Thanks....you would that one of the best engineered auto would not have this problem.

Like you I will be looking at after market rotors and pads.

Cheers,

Kenn1926

I have the 13' ML550 with 27k miles, I'm on my fourth set of front rotors. All replaced under warranty.

BEH

2013 ML350
15,000 KM - approx 9,300 miles
Replaced front pads and rotors under warranty.
Dealer said not a common problem!

Kenn1926

It's very common with the 14.7" rotors on the ML550 and GL450/550.

jtorrebl

I just had a second set of rotors pads replaces for the wobble on my moms 2013 gl450 today. Last set was one year ago

cmginc

All four replaced at 10k miles under warranty.

Bama Benz

Dealer told me that rotors are only one yr warranty.

For sure I will have after market when these go out!!!

Has anyone replaced theirs with after market, starting to research now.

Thanks all.

EricM

For those who paid to have pads and rotors replaced, what did the dealer charge? I try to be pretty easy on these brakes figuring that they're probably short lived and expensive to replace like most European cars.

Bama Benz

Mine was $924.00 and most of that was material vice labor.

You are correct, rotor change out is easy and the next set will be an after market and I will do the job.

jchiu52

try power stop cross drill rotor only

donell

Changed my rotors and brakes 43,202 miles. First time on my 2009 ML550. with rust protection coating. Pep-boys $724.00