$1000 to fix my brakes?!?!?!? - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Phil · #31 10-09-2007, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

first, do you have decent tools?
this is fixable yourself fairly simply, but you need floor jack, jack stands, impact wrench, impact sockets, and impact allen sockets.
parts are a small part of the equation, as are diagnostic skills to know what NEEDS to be replaced, and what you can get by with.
brake shoes are a given, you may need calipers, master cylinder, rotor, bearings, flexible and hard brake lines, etc. unless you live near mountains, you can probably get by with just new pads, and fresh fluid.
John

Just curious, why do you need all those tools to do this? I've done a lot on my car and many others and never had a floor jack or impact wrench.

toomany MBZ · #32 10-09-2007, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil

Just curious, why do you need all those tools to do this? I've done a lot on my car and many others and never had a floor jack or impact wrench.

I'll agree with you on that. A floor jack is hardly mandatory, yet helpful and fast. Impact tools are also helpful and fast, yet not necessary.
I'll also agree with Hatterasguy, about working on these things. If you don't want to learn how to DIY, have time, somewhere to do the job, etc. you're going to be out a lot of cash having someone else do it for you. Good luck.