time for new brakes :(

Apr 15, 2003 | 06:04 PM

tmushy

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time for new brakes :(

well its time for new brakes the dealership wanted 430 i laughed hahah! im thinking of getting the Porterfield R4S Pads. total cost bout 270 plus installation (which my friend can do free)

but my question is ne1 know where to get the Porterfield R4S Pads cheaper?

Apr 16, 2003 | 01:21 AM

AmgBoy

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Hmmm....

I don't get it. You drive an S500 and you want to waste your time and shop around trying to save a few measly dollars?

Please help me understand.

Apr 16, 2003 | 06:55 AM

apricotscrub

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thats the same attitude that ppl had towards me when i went around seeing if i could get my brakes/rotars done for cheaper, they all said it wasnt worth it.

Apr 16, 2003 | 08:09 AM

tmushy

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money doesnt grow on trees
if u can save a few bucks why not?

Apr 16, 2003 | 10:39 AM

NJP17

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i just dropped mine off yesterday for brakes. the brake linning warning light came on.

Apr 16, 2003 | 11:52 AM

NJP17

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DAMN!!!!!!!!!!! you think 430 is bad i just got a call they want $1400 to do my brakes! i usually dont take short cuts but $1400 for a brake job i told them to **** off!

Apr 16, 2003 | 04:14 PM

vraa

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Re: Hmmm....

Quote:

Originally posted by AmgBoy
I don't get it. You drive an S500 and you want to waste your time and shop around trying to save a few measly dollars?

Please help me understand.

sometimes its just the fact that you were able to get some money saved, i mean, not everyone wants to pay 500 smackers when it can be done so much cheaper some where else,

but then agian, i have no clue how much a brake set up costs so maybe it may be average price. no clue.

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Apr 16, 2003 | 05:48 PM

apricotscrub

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i'd be surprised if mercedes will install the brakes since they didnt get them for you.

Apr 16, 2003 | 06:46 PM

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tmushy

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yah i called them up and asked theyd do it for 190 he said

Apr 16, 2003 | 08:12 PM

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NJP17

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W220 S500

i just got mine done for 740 front rear pads rotors sensors at a mercedes mechanic(not dealer) the dealer wanted 1400. they used all the same parts the dealer would have.