brake pad replacement

dohcfiend · 08-15-2011, 05:39 PM

is this a straight forward job? no kind of crazy tools or procedures to follow? i feel it will be time to replace my front pads very soon.

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503C43 ////AMG · 08-15-2011, 06:46 PM

I checked the WIS and it looks like you have the same brake setup as the C43. I just did this (I replaced rotors, calipers, brake lines, and pads) and as long as you have the correct tools and don't mess anything up (I cross threaded my caliper when reinstalling the brake lines) it shouldn't take you more than a couple hours to replace both sets of pads up front.

You will need a 7mm allen wrench to remove the caliper guide pins and an S10 torx bit (this is to remove the brake pad wear sensor that is attached to the caliper, you can probably get away without removing this but it will make it much easier)

Pretty easy to do

1.) remove the wheel
2.) remove the brake pad retaining clip
3.) remove the caliper guide pins
4.) remove the brake pad wear sensor from the caliper (not necessary but makes it easier)
4.) pull the caliper off (you might need to pry it off with a screw driver or something)

Make sure you do not let the caliper hang by the brake line, use a bungee cord or zip tie to support the caliper.

hope this helps

reserved · 08-15-2011, 08:22 PM

Do you need to remove the caliper?

503C43 ////AMG · 08-15-2011, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by reserved

Do you need to remove the caliper?

Unless you have figured out a way to remove the brake pads through osmosis, yes...

The caliper doesn't need to be disconnected from the brake line but it does need to be removed from the mounting bracket in order to get the brake pads out

dohcfiend · 08-16-2011, 03:43 AM

so the new pads can be installed and compressed with a C-clamp like domestics?

DRBC43AMG · 08-16-2011, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dohcfiend

so the new pads can be installed and compressed with a C-clamp like domestics?

Yes, but remove some brake fluid with a syringe from the reservoir before doing this in order to avoid fluid overflow and a nasty mess

503C43 ////AMG · 08-16-2011, 11:33 AM

Here are some screen shots from the WIS:

brake pad replacement-screenhunter_05-aug.-16-08.31.jpg

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brake pad replacement-screenhunter_07-aug.-16-08.31.jpg

Hope this helps

dohcfiend · 08-18-2011, 04:12 AM

awesome! any chance you have any wiring data for the w208/55? nothing wrong with the electrical but a good contingency nevertheless.

dohcfiend · 08-18-2011, 04:13 AM

x2 503 u da man! TY!

08-15-2011, 06:46 PM	#2
503C43 ////AMG MBWorld Fanatic! 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 3,305 Drives: 1 out of 1125 C43's imported to U.S.A	I checked the WIS and it looks like you have the same brake setup as the C43. I just did this (I replaced rotors, calipers, brake lines, and pads) and as long as you have the correct tools and don't mess anything up (I cross threaded my caliper when reinstalling the brake lines) it shouldn't take you more than a couple hours to replace both sets of pads up front. You will need a 7mm allen wrench to remove the caliper guide pins and an S10 torx bit (this is to remove the brake pad wear sensor that is attached to the caliper, you can probably get away without removing this but it will make it much easier) Pretty easy to do 1.) remove the wheel 2.) remove the brake pad retaining clip 3.) remove the caliper guide pins 4.) remove the brake pad wear sensor from the caliper (not necessary but makes it easier) 4.) pull the caliper off (you might need to pry it off with a screw driver or something) Make sure you do not let the caliper hang by the brake line, use a bungee cord or zip tie to support the caliper. hope this helps __________________ 19" Mandrus Milleniums (8.5" + 9.5") Vogtland Springs Bilstein Sports K-MAC Camber/Castor kit MB Arts Rear Camber arms 2nd Cat + Res. Delete Cryo Treated AMG Rotors Stoptech SS Brake Lines Akebono Euro Brake Pads HID Lights + HID Crystal fogs (55w 6k) Tinted Windows (20%) Avantgarde Grille Evosport UD Pulley kit Evosport Phenolic Spacers Renntech CF airbox AFE Pro Dry S Filters NEXT: Eurocharged ECU Tune (Purchased) Kleemann Headers (Awaiting install) Metal Cats Last edited by 503C43 ////AMG; 08-15-2011 at 06:53 PM.

08-15-2011, 08:22 PM	#3
reserved Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: virginia beach Posts: 321 Drives: clk 500 (wifey's); 350Z roadster (daily driver); 350Z coupe (track car)	Do you need to remove the caliper? __________________ 03 CLK 500: Brabus suspension / H&R sways / AMG Styling IV F18x8.5, R18x9.5 / AMG front brakes / Carlsson quad exhaust / Euroteck front lip / AMG rear lip

08-16-2011, 11:33 AM	#7
503C43 ////AMG MBWorld Fanatic! 1999 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 3,305 Drives: 1 out of 1125 C43's imported to U.S.A	Here are some screen shots from the WIS: Hope this helps __________________ 19" Mandrus Milleniums (8.5" + 9.5") Vogtland Springs Bilstein Sports K-MAC Camber/Castor kit MB Arts Rear Camber arms 2nd Cat + Res. Delete Cryo Treated AMG Rotors Stoptech SS Brake Lines Akebono Euro Brake Pads HID Lights + HID Crystal fogs (55w 6k) Tinted Windows (20%) Avantgarde Grille Evosport UD Pulley kit Evosport Phenolic Spacers Renntech CF airbox AFE Pro Dry S Filters NEXT: Eurocharged ECU Tune (Purchased) Kleemann Headers (Awaiting install) Metal Cats

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08-16-2011, 03:43 AM	#5
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	so the new pads can be installed and compressed with a C-clamp like domestics?

08-18-2011, 04:12 AM	#8
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	awesome! any chance you have any wiring data for the w208/55? nothing wrong with the electrical but a good contingency nevertheless.

08-18-2011, 04:13 AM	#9
dohcfiend Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 429 Drives: 2001 CLK 55 AMG	x2 503 u da man! TY!

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