C32 AMG, C55 AMG (W203) 2001 - 2007

Front brake pad change DIY video

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Dec 4, 2011 | 07:15 PM
  #1  
MountainStone's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 173
Likes: 0
From: Vegas
02 C32
Front brake pad change DIY video

Gang,

I searched here and youtube but couldn't find a good DIY video on changing the front brake pads on a C32. I did find this: http://youtu.be/cHgzwTqiYrs

It's not a C32 or an AMG or even a Merc but it is a Brembo caliper and the procedure is identical (our brakes are made by Brembo, arent they?). It only takes the guy 2:30 to change the pads and he is in no particular hurry. It doesn't show replacement of the wear sensor, unfortunately. I gotta tackle this job in a couple weeks; mebbe I'll do a quick vid. With good technique and a little practice I bet the pads could be done in 60 seconds.
Reply
Old Dec 5, 2011 | 02:57 PM
  #2  
billapex's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 180
Likes: 13
From: Cave Creek, AZ
2012 Mercedes S63 P30, 2015 Mercedes GL550, 2009 BMW 650i Convertible
Great! I'm actually going to be doing this sometime in the next couple weeks. Thanks for the video!

Bill
Reply
Old Dec 6, 2011 | 07:53 AM
  #3  
thtguy's Avatar
Super Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 845
Likes: 45
From: ATL
2017 GLS 550
The hardest part to a pad change on our cars, is jacking the car up
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 04:06 PM
  #4  
nladam12's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 368
Likes: 0
From: NYC
C55 AMG
great stuff! Never done this myself yet... how do you replace the brake wear sensors?
Reply
Old Dec 7, 2011 | 05:34 PM
  #5  
AMGnut88's Avatar
Senior Member
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 261
Likes: 1
From: Wappingers Falls NY
1996 S420 2006 C55AMG 2002Mustang GT
im with adam haha, my primitive crapstang has no such advancements
Reply
Old Dec 29, 2011 | 02:41 PM
  #6  
billapex's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 180
Likes: 13
From: Cave Creek, AZ
2012 Mercedes S63 P30, 2015 Mercedes GL550, 2009 BMW 650i Convertible
Pretty easy procedure! I replaced both front sides in about 45 minutes, including replacing a smashed foglight. Of course, I got it all back together, and the "brake wear warning" message is illuminated, so I must've busted the sensor when reinstalling it. Off'll come the wheel after I get a new sensor...

Last edited by billapex; Dec 29, 2011 at 02:48 PM.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:23 AM.

story-0
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-1
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-2
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-4
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-6
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used

Slideshow: From bulletproof sedans to surprisingly tough SUVs, these Mercedes models proved that the three-pointed star can go the distance.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-08 09:55:49


VIEW MORE