The dealer told me I need to replace my brake Rotor at 29k miles v.rip off???
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Originally Posted by AgentAero04
Is there a difference between US and Canadian warranties??
The dealer and service reps have repeatedly told me 4 years 60k.I'm coming up to my 48k service and complained about squeeking and vibration when stopping at times.They say they'll replace them at next service no questions asked.
The dealer and service reps have repeatedly told me 4 years 60k.I'm coming up to my 48k service and complained about squeeking and vibration when stopping at times.They say they'll replace them at next service no questions asked.
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Originally Posted by Ralph0064
brake pad life would depend on driving habit. why would you think it would be covered under warranty. Its not a defect with the braking system.
When I had gone for an oil change some time back, I was informed about my pads thinning. Then after about 2 months started hearing niose while braking. Went to the dealer immediately and changed. A little less than $600.
I did around 20k on these pads.
BTW, the brakes are covered in the first 36k miles.
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This is the price you pay for having exceptional braking performance. In order for high performance brakes to perform, things must wear and often quickly. Mercedes and BMW owners report the same replacement schedules ($500 every 30K miles).
If you're a shade tree mechanic then you can replace the front pads (OEM) and rotors (Brembo replacements) for about $150, a couple hand tools, and an hour of your time.
If you're a shade tree mechanic then you can replace the front pads (OEM) and rotors (Brembo replacements) for about $150, a couple hand tools, and an hour of your time.
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Originally Posted by lucentauto
I went in for 30k service and im already spending 500$ on it.
They just called me now that the brake rotors and the brake pads are wearing out and needs to be replaced right away.
WHy would I replace them at 29,000 miles?? I told them No because it suppose to cost me another 600$
Did it do the right thing? How do I know if I need to replace them?
They just called me now that the brake rotors and the brake pads are wearing out and needs to be replaced right away.
WHy would I replace them at 29,000 miles?? I told them No because it suppose to cost me another 600$
Did it do the right thing? How do I know if I need to replace them?
You shouldn't have to pay them to inspect the brakes AND pay them
full price to replace your brakes. I don't know of any other place that charges you extra to inspect your brakes if you wind up having them replaced there.
In addition paying them to inspect any of the other things that would be covered under warranty is pointless. I mean think about it, if you had a bad alternator that was covered under warranty, they wouldn't ask you to pay for them to inspect the alternator if they found a problem with it.
The bottom line is that dealer services are not there to service your car. They are there to service the dealers pockets since they always seem to add a lot of fluff type things that don't really need to be done and that the manufacturer doesn't require.
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Originally Posted by lucentauto
My car is an 05
Im thinking of upgrading to Brembo big brake kit, any info on that? cost the same?
Im thinking of upgrading to Brembo big brake kit, any info on that? cost the same?