ML350 2013 W166 - front disc rotor recommendations pls
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Just had the DVLA recordable steering rack bolt recall done at MB and their usual ‘health check’ highlighted new front discs due. Pads look fine but obv they need changing together. A quote of 580 had me scurrying away. I think that was plus VAT. Blimey.
I will double check it’s needed but assuming it is are there any brand recommendations for these specific items please? I might do them myself. I’ve done hundreds of bike disc rotors so err how hard can it be?.. hmm.
Anyway - would like a reliable and quality brand without going for gold plated specials. No idea what is decent (or a decent typical price). Appreciate a steer..
I will double check it’s needed but assuming it is are there any brand recommendations for these specific items please? I might do them myself. I’ve done hundreds of bike disc rotors so err how hard can it be?.. hmm.
Anyway - would like a reliable and quality brand without going for gold plated specials. No idea what is decent (or a decent typical price). Appreciate a steer..
Edited by weeve on Thursday 13th April 19:25
well I looked at them today.
Front - reported as 'bad' by dealer. Clean, no ridges and the wear lip is a perhaps a couple of mm. Didnt measure thickness as wheel on and dont actually know how thick they should be at end of life. Pads fine as they stated.
Back - reported as 'fine' by dealer. Clean, no ridges and the lip is the same few mm.
Ummm...
Front - reported as 'bad' by dealer. Clean, no ridges and the wear lip is a perhaps a couple of mm. Didnt measure thickness as wheel on and dont actually know how thick they should be at end of life. Pads fine as they stated.
Back - reported as 'fine' by dealer. Clean, no ridges and the lip is the same few mm.
Ummm...
https://www.gsfcarparts.com/parts/braking/brake-di...
This link might refer to your vehicle, or it might not
, however, it will give you an indication of the min/max thickness specifications if you click on the fitment info. and, in this case, there's 2.6mm difference, so if your 'lips' are a couple of mm. you're either close to the limit, if that's the total, or past it if it's a couple of mm. per face of the disc/rotor.
Either way, I'd suggest that the garage sound as if their report is 'reasonable'. Without wishing to teach granny to suck eggs, I'd also add that even though your pads might be okay, good practice is that they should be replaced when you change the discs: only mentioning it as it's been debated many times.
This link might refer to your vehicle, or it might not
, however, it will give you an indication of the min/max thickness specifications if you click on the fitment info. and, in this case, there's 2.6mm difference, so if your 'lips' are a couple of mm. you're either close to the limit, if that's the total, or past it if it's a couple of mm. per face of the disc/rotor.Either way, I'd suggest that the garage sound as if their report is 'reasonable'. Without wishing to teach granny to suck eggs, I'd also add that even though your pads might be okay, good practice is that they should be replaced when you change the discs: only mentioning it as it's been debated many times.
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