Muskoka_AMG

Guys,

When you replace brake pads, do you remove the caliper, or simply try to get the pads in with the caliper still attached?

I've only done one brake job before, adn removed the caliper. Seemed unnecessary.

blackc230benzo

If its your first time removing them, you'll need a 21mm socket and a good wratchet and breaker bar. The 2 bolts that hold them on are tight! Unless you are under a lift, you will need to turn the wheel all the way to the opposite side to turn your breaker bar.

dodger63

You don't need to remove the caliper but It does make it easier

dodger63

Pull the pin, remove clip, pull pads out, compress pistons slide pads in put clip back slide pin in done

Sincity

There is an old DIY somewhere on the w203 section that outlines how to replace on the "Sport" versions which is similar to the C32. That setup is a 4-piston front and ours is 6-pistons so the procedure is the same. When you pop the pin out and remove the clip that holds the pads onto the calipers, you will need to push (retract) the pistons so you can slide the new thicker pads onto the holder on the caliper. Some people use the existing pads and brake pad spreader.

Also, depending on how much brake fluid you have in the reservoir, you may need a turkey baster to suck some brake fluid from the reservoir. If it is too full and you retract the pistons, you may have a spill that will ruin your paintwork.

JeffDL

I need to do this soon.

slowbra01

Just wondering, when changing rotors, is it necessary to change out the pads as well?

GHAZAN

Calipers aren't removed unless doing rotors. just hit out the pins, remove the bracket and swap the pads. Reverse

dodger63

Highly recommended. Basically necessary

Yuille36

Changing pads on the 6 or 4 piston calipers is a no brainer. So simple a cave man could do it. It's really that easy.

Jon2007E63P30

Ugh, me do AMG pad change. Me like hammer part best.

Me no like forgetting to suck out brake fluid from reservoir and having it make spill.

Good cave man wear rubber gloves so cave woman let him touch her later. She no like brake dust in hair while I drag her to bedroom.

Sincity

^ LOL

Yuille36

I loved that......LOL. He'll. I'm still laughing about it.