My rear brake pads were sticking pretty badly so I figured I needed a new master cylinder after doing some reading of these threads... So i took it to a shop and this is what they told me

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to get a second opinion. what is the invoice for? changing rear pads or just doing a diagnosis?

it seems unlikely that all that needs doing. new calipers rotors and pads? it says nothing about repairing the abs. it looks like they say the abs is malfuntioning.

more info please.

tom w

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they said that they would have to replace all these parts and THEN retest the brake system to see if it is indeed the ABS.

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You are getting ripped off.

Why would you need to replace rotors and calipers on the rear? If the calipers are "locking up" due to the ABS system (doubtful), this cannot possibly cause the calipers and rotors to need replacement.

Find another mechanic, pronto.

what were the symptoms of your brake pads sticking? noise, odor, smoke, rear wheels burning hot after a drive.

there was a post here not to long ago about the single rear pin calipers on C230's being sticky I wonder if your C260 had the single pin rear caliper.

is the shop a Mercedes specialist?

Yeah, these cowboys are looking to make a boat payment from you...get outta there. Just the fact that they mention removing drums on a car with rear disk brakes make me wonder what the hell they are talking about?

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