Replacing front pads on B180 CDi

[andylinney]

My brake wear indicator has come on and from a quick visual check it seems that the front pads have had their day.

I'm currently looking into getting them replaced but wondered if I ought to buy the pads myself and get them fitted at a local garage, go the whole hog and get the pads and discs done together or stick it into MB and get them to sort it.

It's a 2007 car with 32k on the clock so is there a particular convention on when to change discs? Equally will a new set of pads sort it?

I'm mechanically minded but would likely spend more on tools etc than I might getting the pads fitted. I'd sooner not go down the super-cheap eBay for pads route as I value my own safety over a £20 saving.

Also, must the sensors be replaced or simply reset?

Thanks, Andy.

 

[GordonTarling]

Suggest you use genuine MB pads and get them fitted by a trusted Indy. As for the disks, you need to measure the thickness in order to check they are within limits - your Indy should be able to do this. Sensors will need replacing.

 

[kit17]

I recently had all my pads and discs changed, I got my parts from Acid ( 30% discount - MSL Centre). My local Indy only wanted £120 to fit where as MB wanted £400 - it's a no brainer for me!