BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...) - Page 50

lahiruwan · 10-23-2009, 02:15 AM

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Originally Posted by samaritrey

when was your last brake job?

Many moons ago!

Went to the garage today and was told that the caliper pins has become worn. Was told to replace the pads with new ones. He said it would stop the noise.

Do you guys think it would work? Is it possible to replace the caliper pins? The parts catalogue has something called a brake replair kit A1684210186. Any idea if this would work?

Many thanks!

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Glyn M Ruck · 10-23-2009, 06:19 AM

If the pads are riding around in the caliper it could do the trick. There is a kit with pins & pad shims. You can also buy the pins individually in SA. Don't know the PNs

allen_7 · 10-23-2009, 08:08 PM

I put Akebono EURO front pads to my wife's W203 and they works great, low dust, no noise. Front wheels always stays clean while the rear wheels (w/OEM pads) are always dirty.

Just performed the service A and the mechanic told me the rear pads are low, so I will be ordering a pair from Akebono soon.

ilovemybenzo · 11-09-2009, 05:40 PM

So i Went to the Dealership Saturday to get my A service and they told me i needed new front brake pads and Rotors? i Have a 2005 C230k sport with 35,000 miles and my brake sensor hasnt gone on... but they said i only have 5% left on the front brake pads? they wanted to charge me $650

?? thats Tooo overpriced isnt it... i mean do they use special tools/parts? does anyone know somewhere else thats local where i can get this done that will be cheaper in price?

20FHK02 · 11-09-2009, 05:56 PM

Assuming the wear on all pads are even, it should still have more than 10% life left if the sensor hasn't been tripped. No special tools are needed. Front OEM pads + rotors + sensor cost about $200. And it's a less than one hour DIY job.

ilovemybenzo · 11-09-2009, 06:46 PM

Wow.. compared to the ridiculous price the dealer gave me that sounds really good! any specific sites you recommend i get them from?

20FHK02 · 11-09-2009, 06:55 PM

Place to buy OEM parts? I normally buy from autopartsworld. No tax in CA + free shipping and I usually get the stuff in 3 days or so in the Bay Area -- sometimes I get it the next morning!

ilovemybenzo · 11-09-2009, 06:56 PM

Thanks Bro... really appreciate it!

slammer111 · 11-09-2009, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovemybenzo

So i Went to the Dealership Saturday to get my A service and they told me i needed new front brake pads and Rotors? i Have a 2005 C230k sport with 35,000 miles and my brake sensor hasnt gone on... but they said i only have 5% left on the front brake pads? they wanted to charge me $650

?? thats Tooo overpriced isnt it... i mean do they use special tools/parts? does anyone know somewhere else thats local where i can get this done that will be cheaper in price?

Do you know if they're the same as 2002-2004 W203 4Matic? I'm trying to get rid of some OEM brake rotors that don't fit my car..

FrankW · 11-09-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovemybenzo

Wow.. compared to the ridiculous price the dealer gave me that sounds really good! any specific sites you recommend i get them from?

just so you know $200 he posted is for non-sport models.

cross drilled rotors for your car cost around $85-120 each.

pads for your car ranges from $60-85 a set.

you can get them from rmeuropean.com

ilovemybenzo · 11-09-2009, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankW

just so you know $200 he posted is for non-sport models.

cross drilled rotors for your car cost around $85-120 each.

pads for your car ranges from $60-85 a set.

you can get them from rmeuropean.com

Ohhh it was! damm sounded like too good of a deal lol! okay i'll look up that site right now! thanks bro

!

20FHK02 · 11-09-2009, 08:42 PM

For sport package: rotors + pads + sensor cost about $260.

ilovemybenzo · 11-10-2009, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 20FHK02

For sport package: rotors + pads + sensor cost about $260.

ohh really From what site?

MattRobertson · 11-11-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ilovemybenzo

So i Went to the Dealership Saturday to get my A service and they told me i needed new front brake pads and Rotors? ... they wanted to charge me $650

I had a similar conversation with my dealer a few months back. My 07 C280 had about 65k miles on it at the time (all easy highway miles) and I asked "why on God's green earth would I need to replace the rotors? Did they get scored or grooved somehow?"

The answer was "wellll... you might get a vibration..." which I chalked up to the dealer being used to dealing with people who have zero tolerance for imperfections and lots of extra spare change. Told them to just change the pads and don't worry about anything else. Lots less $$$ and with more than 90k on the odo I have had zero issues with vibrations, excessive pad wear etc.

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10-23-2009, 06:19 AM	#1227
Glyn M Ruck MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 4,754 Drives: late 03 C240 Elegance, '65 Jaguar S Type wires	If the pads are riding around in the caliper it could do the trick. There is a kit with pins & pad shims. You can also buy the pins individually in SA. Don't know the PNs __________________ Llandudno, Cape Town, South Africa

11-09-2009, 05:40 PM	#1229
ilovemybenzo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal./ LA area Posts: 19 Drives: 05 C230K	So i Went to the Dealership Saturday to get my A service and they told me i needed new front brake pads and Rotors? i Have a 2005 C230k sport with 35,000 miles and my brake sensor hasnt gone on... but they said i only have 5% left on the front brake pads? they wanted to charge me $650?? thats Tooo overpriced isnt it... i mean do they use special tools/parts? does anyone know somewhere else thats local where i can get this done that will be cheaper in price? Last edited by ilovemybenzo; 11-09-2009 at 05:50 PM.

11-09-2009, 05:56 PM	#1230
20FHK02 Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: SF South Bay Posts: 842 Drives: 2002 C230 Coupe	Assuming the wear on all pads are even, it should still have more than 10% life left if the sensor hasn't been tripped. No special tools are needed. Front OEM pads + rotors + sensor cost about $200. And it's a less than one hour DIY job. __________________ ** LEGEND OF THE OWN3D ** One noisy blower... Last edited by 20FHK02; 11-09-2009 at 06:56 PM.

11-09-2009, 06:55 PM	#1232
20FHK02 Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: SF South Bay Posts: 842 Drives: 2002 C230 Coupe	Place to buy OEM parts? I normally buy from autopartsworld. No tax in CA + free shipping and I usually get the stuff in 3 days or so in the Bay Area -- sometimes I get it the next morning! __________________ ** LEGEND OF THE OWN3D ** One noisy blower...

10-23-2009, 08:08 PM	#1228
allen_7 Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 159 Drives: 2008 R350, 2004.5 C230SS, 2004 E500 (Gone)	I put Akebono EURO front pads to my wife's W203 and they works great, low dust, no noise. Front wheels always stays clean while the rear wheels (w/OEM pads) are always dirty. Just performed the service A and the mechanic told me the rear pads are low, so I will be ordering a pair from Akebono soon.

11-09-2009, 06:46 PM	#1231
ilovemybenzo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal./ LA area Posts: 19 Drives: 05 C230K	Wow.. compared to the ridiculous price the dealer gave me that sounds really good! any specific sites you recommend i get them from?

11-09-2009, 06:56 PM	#1233
ilovemybenzo Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: So Cal./ LA area Posts: 19 Drives: 05 C230K	Thanks Bro... really appreciate it!

11-09-2009, 08:42 PM	#1237
20FHK02 Super Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: SF South Bay Posts: 842 Drives: 2002 C230 Coupe	For sport package: rotors + pads + sensor cost about $260. __________________ ** LEGEND OF THE OWN3D ** One noisy blower...

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