Help: Rear Brake Discs and Pads (W220) S500l Only 32000miles

[jig]

Hi all,

I had the car back from MB after a service A, I was told the rear brakes and pads would need replacing (which were not in stock at the time). The car is now showing the warning symbol for 'Brake lining visit workshop'. I am suprised that at only 32k the rear brake discs need replacing (

When questionning the dealer wether the discs actually need replacing he told me that there is a small lip on them and that they need changing.

I am now confused as to wether

1) Just pay the dealer to replace the rear discs AND pads (as the car is 3 years+ discount of 20% on labour and 10% parts) but still leaves me £380 out of pocket.

2) Take it to the indie, not sure how much labour he will charge but mb parts prices will without the mb discount. But can really tell me if the discs need replacing?

3) Take it to the indie and use better parts then MB and maybe cheaper? Advice needed

All advice much appreciated. Please can you help?

Thanks
Jig

 

[television]

I must say that I doubt very much the the rear disc will need changing at that mileage, a small lip means nothing, they are measured, but as said it should not be necessary.


Go to an indie for this works, half the labour rate and no VAT on most.

 

[BlackC55]

Many people get independent to do the extra work that the dealers pick up.

 

[jig]

Thanks all, got the pads changed by the indie(£60 labour) and pads from mercs. Discs have got some life left in them!

I think this forum is great

Thanks
Jig

 

[television]

Nice one ,good to have you on board