SL/R129: Brakes?
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How much should I expect to pay for a complete brake job and what do I need? I was selling the car and 2 people have said the car needs pads and rotors and that is a huge job? Is this true - heading to dealer tomorrow - thnaks in advance Car is a 95 with 65,000 miles on it
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I had new pads all round and 2 new front rotors (discs) last year. Cost was about $450 for the SL600 but I do not think its brakes are vastly different from the SL500. It's a quick job, they did it while I waited.
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I think that sounds about right. The brake sensors are contacts which detect when the pads are worn and switch on the warning light. I think you have to replace them but they're not especially expensive. Nothing like the tyre pressure sensors for example.
There's not much labor in doing this work - providing the rotors come off cleanly and this work is probably the most expensive routine maintenance which an SL ever needs. It's not surprising they wear of course - heavy performance car.
There's not much labor in doing this work - providing the rotors come off cleanly and this work is probably the most expensive routine maintenance which an SL ever needs. It's not surprising they wear of course - heavy performance car.
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Brake Senors are about $14.00 each and you'd need 4 of them, and yes they have to replace them, unless they are not messed up much... I paid about 500.00 for having the fronts done brakes and rotors, then again I live in Silicon Valley and everything here is like 5 times more than anywhere else
It sucks...
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Originally posted by SL500 AMG
I paid about 500.00 for having the fronts done brakes and rotors, then again I live in Silicon Valley and everything here is like 5 times more than anywhere else
It sucks...
I paid about 500.00 for having the fronts done brakes and rotors, then again I live in Silicon Valley and everything here is like 5 times more than anywhere else
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Actually some cars require 2 sensors per caliper to measure the thickness of both pads in the SL.
Front discs 150
front pads 100
Rear discs 100
rear pads 60
sensors 60-80
thats almost 500 in parts. I would say that a good mechanic could do it in 1.5 hours.
Also have them power blead and put in new MB brake fluid.
So 600 - 700 complete brake job would be good, or you could do it yourself....
Front discs 150
front pads 100
Rear discs 100
rear pads 60
sensors 60-80
thats almost 500 in parts. I would say that a good mechanic could do it in 1.5 hours.
Also have them power blead and put in new MB brake fluid.
So 600 - 700 complete brake job would be good, or you could do it yourself....
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Are you a DIY'r? If so, I just replaced my pads, front and back for $63.00 plus shipping. I used PBR deluxe pads-- wonderful stopping,no squeal and NO DUST!!! If you were able to change to pads in time without hurting the rotors, then you don't need to change the rotors. It's a 1 hr job and it's CHEAP!!! Only reqiures basic metric tools and a C-clamp to push pistons back.
http://www.mercedesshop.com/catalog/index.php3
compared to $700, it's it's a no brainer!!
http://www.mercedesshop.com/catalog/index.php3
compared to $700, it's it's a no brainer!!
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