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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 10:42 AM
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Cheap place to change brake pads in Maryland area?

Does anyone know a good place that can change my brake pads that doesnt charge as much as mercedes dealers. It costs around 800 to change all 4 pads.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 06:18 PM
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The cheapest place you can go is your own garage. It is an easy job, and if cost is a concern, you can't beat doing it yourself.
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Old Feb 5, 2010 | 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
The cheapest place you can go is your own garage. It is an easy job, and if cost is a concern, you can't beat doing it yourself.
I have to agree 100%. I've done many brake jobs, but just did my first benz one a couple of weeks ago. The pad replacement is the easiest I have ever done - by far. If you can change a tire, you can change your brake pads on these cars.
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Old Feb 6, 2010 | 04:29 PM
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I have to agree 100%. I've done many brake jobs, but just did my first benz one a couple of weeks ago. The pad replacement is the easiest I have ever done - by far. If you can change a tire, you can change your brake pads on these cars.
I don't have necessary tools and a good place to do it.
Last time I tried changing my tires, i spent more money on buying things and having my back getting restored for being in a perpendicular position for almost 2 hours

so does someone know any place that is a lot cheaper than the dealer but more expensive than doing it yourself?
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by armic777
I don't have necessary tools and a good place to do it.
Last time I tried changing my tires, i spent more money on buying things and having my back getting restored for being in a perpendicular position for almost 2 hours

so does someone know any place that is a lot cheaper than the dealer but more expensive than doing it yourself?
No garage?

Have you tried this site?

http://www.benzshops.com/search/results
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Old Feb 7, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by IngenereAMG
No garage?

Have you tried this site?

http://www.benzshops.com/search/results
yeap no own garage, just in my building, poor student

i will try it, thanks!
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