[def1949]

Hello, what will be the approximate cost to have new brake pads installed all around on my 2004 S-500 at the dealer ?? Thanks ,Dean

 

[usafguy69]

Hello, what will be the approximate cost to have new brake pads installed all around on my 2004 S-500 at the dealer ?? Thanks ,Dean

Its best to just call and get a quote... every dealer is different if someone here from California tells you $300 and you live in New York its possible it could be double that.

 

[tusabes]

I've never seen a mb dealer willing to do all 4 corners for $300 or even $600

 

[atmsmshr]

Brakes are pretty basic - no need for dealer service. Try a trusted indie.

Recommend Akebono EURO dustless brake pads to keep the wheels clean.

IMHO - both the dealer and indie will want to prematurely change the rotors every time the pads are changed - you can usually change them out on the front calipers every other time the pads are changed. (Unless something is wrong like brake pulsing)

This is also a good opportunity to have the brake fluid changed - should be $100.

 

[mercy-me]

Brakes are pretty basic - no need for dealer service. Try a trusted indie.

Recommend Akebono EURO dustless brake pads to keep the wheels clean.

IMHO - both the dealer and indie will want to prematurely change the rotors every time the pads are changed - you can usually change them out on the front calipers every other time the pads are changed. (Unless something is wrong like brake pulsing)

This is also a good opportunity to have the brake fluid changed - should be $100.

Doing a time estimate workup in the ASRA (MB Dealer labor flat rate), ASRA stands for operation texts, standard texts, flat rates and work units (It is the German abbreviation for Arbeitstexte, Standardtexte, Richtzeiten and Arbeitswerte), I come up with 3.2 hours to change out pads and rotors. I would expect that the actual labor would be closer to 4 hours when a few extras are added in. If you back out R&I of the rotors then 1.5 hours for pads only. Dealership or Indie alike will be looking for add on parts and labor such as parking brake adjust, parking brake shoes, brake fluid flush etc. I agree with doing the brake flush every couple of years so could be a good time to have that done, (Brake fluid does absorb water over time, ie hygroscopic).

Parts pricing is all over the map but buying through your service provider, you will be paying list price regardless of brand so expect to dig deep into your 401K.



Good Luck,

Bob

 

[atmsmshr]

Bob - Good info - is there a website for an hourly estimate on MB? Mike

 

[mercy-me]

Bob - Good info - is there a website for an hourly estimate on MB? Mike

Mike,

Not that I know of. I bought WIS/ASRA/EPC program discs back in 2012 off of Ebay when I first got my W220. Absolutely necessary for doing repairs on MB's. My set came from a chap in the UK but a cursory look today shows several still for sale, Ebay Wis ASRA EPC. I can't vouch for any seller so proceed with caution. Maybe someone can chime in with a recommendation hopefully!

Good Luck,

Bob