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E Class brakes - use FastFit?

  • 20-02-2020 2:52pm
    #1
    NickNickleby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭


    Greetings!

    I drive a 2010 E-Class. Last week I noticed a 'clunk' coming from the rear driver's side, when pulling off from a stop. Cannot replicate the noise by bumping up and down on the corner of the car (I'm 80kg:pac:). So I suspect its the brake caliper or pads. I'm a very sedate driver and never have to really press the brakes hard. Until today, when a light changed as I reached it. The car pulled noticeably to the right, I was doing 50kph. I imagine an emergency brake at motorway speed would be 'problematic' to say the least. It is therefor incumbent on me to get it looked at asap. But where? I don't think a 10 year old Merc warrants paying chrome-and-glass-dealer prices. FastFit near me, advertises that they do brakes,pads & calipers. Any reason NOT to go there???

    cheers and thanks for any input.


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  • #2
    turbbo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,138 ✭✭✭turbbo


    Okay so you only have 2 choices - dealer or some chain? really? Would you not consider a local mechanic that comes well recommended? At least then you're not throwing your money at a dealer or chain.


  • #3
    NickNickleby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭NickNickleby


    turbbo wrote: »
    Okay so you only have 2 choices - dealer or some chain? really? Would you not consider a local mechanic that comes well recommended? At least then you're not throwing your money at a dealer or chain.

    Hi turbbo.

    Fast Fit is very near me. I don't know any local mechanics. Most recent service was done by an indy (who specialises in Mercs) across the city, but I'm loath to drive across knowing there's a problem with my brakes.


    Interestingly, a mechanic (retired now) has previously advised me to use Fast Fit to replace discs, (on an old Fiesta), he said they'd be cheaper and quicker than he would. So I did. No problems, but it was a Fiesta.

    Thanks for your input.


  • #4
    0lddog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭0lddog


    NickNickleby wrote: »
    ...
    Fast Fit is very near me. I don't know any local mechanics. ....


    Maybe if you posted the general area you are in there might be a few suggestions for local indys ?


  • #5
    NickNickleby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭NickNickleby


    Good thinking, Olddog.

    My general area is Santry/Beaumont/Artane/Coolock.


  • #6
    deandean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,258 ✭✭✭deandean


    OP, a 'clunk' is more likely to be a suspension component or a bushing.


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  • #7
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,520 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    Try Paul Nolan’s in port tunnel business park.


  • #8
    NickNickleby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭NickNickleby


    deandean wrote: »
    OP, a 'clunk' is more likely to be a suspension component or a bushing.

    :(
    Yeah, was trying not to think that, as I suspect that's a more expensive issue.


  • #9
    NickNickleby
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,846 ✭✭✭NickNickleby


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    Try Paul Nolan’s in port tunnel business park.

    Thanks, have sent them a message.


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