FQC32

Tried looking, but couldn't find a thread on a do-it-yourself brake job for C32's. Wondering if someone can help me out with some instructions. I'd like to eventually replace pads and rotors, but for now just want to do pads. How easy is this job? Thanks in advance.

auxo

Hello,

I just did front rotor/brake pad/brake lines replacement on both my C32 and ML500 (literally 3 days ago). This link is from the ML (163) Forum, but the procedures are 98% identical. Try it out, it worked for me.

http://www.petefagerlin.com/ML/brakes.htm

Fifth Ring

If you've done pads before, it's really easy. Once the clip is off (see post above) the slip out the back. The tricky part (as with any pad replacement) is getting the pistons retracted so the new pad slips in.

PS: I have to put in a plug for EBC RedStuff Ceramic pads. I'm on my second set and they've taken enormous abuse without fading or deteriorating.

FQC32

Great! Thanks very much. I'll give it a shot.

FQC32

Ok thanks. Maybe I'll give EBC a try instead of Porterfields.

Prasith32

Hi,

I haven't been on here in a really long time because I haven't used my C32 at all but I am back as I am either going to mod it up big time or sell it.

Anyways here is a thread with procedures for changing brake pads from a while back. If you have the C32 it should still hold. I plan on changing mine soon too. I have always been partial to the R4E's but they do squeak a good amount when it is cold.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c55-amg-w203/77203-replacing-brake-pads.html

Hope that helps.

Fifth Ring

Good feedback on Porterfields too. Can't go wrong.

FQC32

Thanks!!! The feedback on this thread will definitely help me out.

AWDman

wow a voice from the distant past! thought you moved on. hey, if you are down my area (i actually have to be in hartford for work next week) feel free to drive my car. i remember you were one of the first guys to start tracking the c32.

eclipsed

reviveing a old post. Im doing mine today and was warned to turn off some system to keep the pistons from shooting out? something about they are still under pressure? insight would be great.

ScottW911

Pistons shooting out? No. Just follow the steps laid out in the link from Prasith32. I did it and everything worked out great.

MRAMG1

Only the W211 E55's have the electronic pump that you MUST disable or indeed the pistons will shoot out. C's don't have this problem my friend.

As was stated above, if you EVER plan on tracking her, the EBC redstuff are the cats meow

Ceramic to boot, aka NO dust, okay very little.

See yeah

eclipsed

Thanks for the info. Using Akebono for everyday driving.

c32used

Thanks for this link I may do rotor and pads myself with a friend.

FrankW

there's a good write up by mig888 in the w203 forum as well since he has the full 32/55 brakes.

c32used

Can u please post link if you could I will be busy today

FrankW

here you go. https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...rthoughts.html

c32used

Thanks Frank