Brakes need replacing

[Joe_Fox]

How much would the average cost be for replacing the front brake pads on a 1993 Mercedes 190E?

Should I just go to Kwik-Fit and be ripped off, or take it to an independant garage and that them do it?

Also, what's the deal with the sensors? Do these get replaced each time you replace the pads? My brake sensor light goes on every time I brake.

Thanks,
Joe_Fox

 

[City Fan]

Brake pads should be relatively easy to change yourself, on most cars anyway.

 

[Joe_Fox]

Are any of you lot mechanics or car enthusiasts?

What pads do I need to get for my Merc 190E then? It's the front ones that need replacing.

 

[bocadillo]

Are any of you lot mechanics or car enthusiasts?

What pads do I need to get for my Merc 190E then? It's the front ones that need replacing.

You need to get Merc 190E front pads.

http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d8167.html

 

[Han]

just get down to a local garage. kwik fit would do but tend to be expensive sometimes. ring them up for a quote and compare with elsewhere!

 

[Macky]

Should I just go to Kwik-Fit and be ripped off, or take it to an independant garage and that them do it?

What makes you think that Kwik-fit will rip you off???

I've used them a couple of times and they were cheap as ****.
They only do semi-skilled work so only employ semi-skilled fitters who don't cost as much to pay as a mechanic.

 

[highland fox]

How much would the average cost be for replacing the front brake pads on a 1993 Mercedes 190E?

Should I just go to Kwik-Fit and be ripped off, or take it to an independant garage and that them do it?

Also, what's the deal with the sensors? Do these get replaced each time you replace the pads? My brake sensor light goes on every time I brake.

Thanks,
Joe_Fox

Do remember to tell us Joe if your arse needs scratching and you want any advice on who is best for the job

 

[Orifice]

I went to see The Brakes at Manchester Uni a couple of months ago and managed to speak to Eamon after the gig.



He didn't think that The Brakes need replacing and He Should Know!

 

[Joe_Fox]

Well I'm surprised he didn't smack you really seeing as he absolutely HATES it when people call 'Brakes', 'The Brakes' like you have just done twice. LOL.

Oh, and highlander, thanks for the offer but I can scratch my own arse.

 

[Dour]

You need to get Merc 190E front pads.

http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d8167.html

And there's a good chance you'll need discs as well...

You could also try German & Swedish car parts, which always used to be OK.

http://www.gsfcarparts.com/

 

[H T B]

Some on here might say, "Don't bother getting them replaced JF. It's your destiny", but I wouldn't

 

[Steven]

You need to get Merc 190E front pads.

http://www.brakepartssuperstore.org.uk/contents/en-uk/d8167.html

Looks like the best part of 200 quid (he will need two discs, 2 pads and probably calipers :icon_wink ) for parts and the same for labour + vat. I can easily see you dropping a monkey plus. :icon_conf

 

[Fox Fan]

Looks like the best part of 200 quid (he will need two discs, 2 pads and probably calipers :icon_wink ) for parts and the same for labour + vat. I can easily see you dropping a monkey plus. :icon_conf

Why would you need the to replace calipers?

 

[Joe_Fox]

Looks like the best part of 200 quid (he will need two discs, 2 pads and probably calipers :icon_wink ) for parts and the same for labour + vat. I can easily see you dropping a monkey plus. :icon_conf

£21.77 (£25.57) for the pads, £39.60 (£46.53) for the disks comes to £72.10 + labour.

Shouldn't cost too much. Got a quote of £110 which includes a 3 month guarantee.

Hopefully I'll be able to get it a bit cheaper though.

Is it easy to do the disks and brakes yourself?

 

[bocadillo]

Is it easy to do the disks and brakes yourself?

How do you feel about a novice carrying out probably the most safety critical job on your car?

 

[Dour]

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Is it easy to do the disks and brakes yourself?

Yeah, it's a doddle. You might find that there is a screw holding the discs in place and this can often get corroded - but other than that, it should be straightforward.

 

[Joe_Fox]

How do you feel about a novice carrying out probably the most safety critical job on your car?

Good point mate.