grayb
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Just thought I would post our experience of problems with replacement AMG discs for our W209 CLK55.
We had new OE discs fitted by our local garage in April 2009, using genuine parts supplied by the nearest MB dealers, Tonbridge. By autumn 2010, it was apparent that the discs had warped - in no more than 10,000 miles, with only reasonable use (i.e. no track days! and mostly motorway miles). Our local garage referred the problem back to MB Tonbridge, who had the car in, checked the brakes, agreed they were warped and replaced the discs (with new pads) FOC under the 2 year parts warranty. Very helpful, cleaned the car etc. etc.
Come this February, we still weren't happy with the brakes. Whilst the car was with Colin & Dave at MBS we asked them to check the brakes. The rear discs were shot - ok, we had never touched them so that's fine. However, the guys said the fronts were warped again as well!!
Back to MB Tonbridge yesterday. Yep, they agreed and replaced the discs and pads again. Very helpful and apologetic, cleaned the car, can't fault their service. However, they did point out that the original warranty is up next month and that even if these new discs warp again, then it will no longer be covered.
Now, given the track record so far, I am not confident that the discs wont warp again. I think I may have to write to MB to ask what they think of the questionable quality of their discs and on why a brand new set should not be covered by a new 2 year warranty?
Incidentally, we drove our C43 for 5 years and only changed the front discs once in that time...
We had new OE discs fitted by our local garage in April 2009, using genuine parts supplied by the nearest MB dealers, Tonbridge. By autumn 2010, it was apparent that the discs had warped - in no more than 10,000 miles, with only reasonable use (i.e. no track days! and mostly motorway miles). Our local garage referred the problem back to MB Tonbridge, who had the car in, checked the brakes, agreed they were warped and replaced the discs (with new pads) FOC under the 2 year parts warranty. Very helpful, cleaned the car etc. etc.
Come this February, we still weren't happy with the brakes. Whilst the car was with Colin & Dave at MBS we asked them to check the brakes. The rear discs were shot - ok, we had never touched them so that's fine. However, the guys said the fronts were warped again as well!!
Back to MB Tonbridge yesterday. Yep, they agreed and replaced the discs and pads again. Very helpful and apologetic, cleaned the car, can't fault their service. However, they did point out that the original warranty is up next month and that even if these new discs warp again, then it will no longer be covered.
Now, given the track record so far, I am not confident that the discs wont warp again. I think I may have to write to MB to ask what they think of the questionable quality of their discs and on why a brand new set should not be covered by a new 2 year warranty?
Incidentally, we drove our C43 for 5 years and only changed the front discs once in that time...