struts or shocks e320 2000 - Benzworld.org

mrhappy71 · 04-12-2005, 11:42 PM

hi
just went to meineke to fix my brakes
cost me $600 wondering did i get screwed?
got new 2 new rotors and ray best brakes.
mechanic told me i also needs struts for about the same cost shall i do it or find somewhere else

E-Klasse · 04-13-2005, 07:40 AM

You got $100 to $150 worth of parts at most and were charged over $400 for labor. Brake jobs on the Mercedes are quick and easy.

Shocks are $75 to $100 each for good ones. They would probably put a cheap set on to make more on the labor again.

Michilein · 04-21-2005, 09:00 AM

Yup you got taken advantage of no different than your dealership. There is no way you need new struts or shocks on a 2000 model year car unless you got 150,000 miles on it or so.

As for brakes, The dealership quoted $1,200 for rotors and pads for my ML. I bought the parts and installed it myself for under $300!!!

It is easy to do... you just need the will and desire to learn and just do it