B-tsai

Hello all...

Tried to replace the brake pads and rotors today but ran across a problem..
Front passenger corner, after removing the pin covers(2) , pins(2) and the sensor, the caliper wouldn't lift from the original position.

It was loose enough to wiggle around, but even after a rubber mallet and a bit of leveraging, it still wouldn't detach..

Any suggestions on disassembly?

Thank you in advance.

jbenz2001

did u make sure all possible bolts to detach were loosened?

MarcusF

Silly question during a break in the all-star game, you did remove the spring from the front, right? If the spring is in place, the caliper isn't going anywhere.

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jbenz2001

Lol,I had to dvr it

B-tsai

Yes, I think its the anti-rattle spring that wasn't removed.

Can you guys point it out for me in these tutorial pics?

https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...brake-job.html

I want to be sure I can locate it before I take the wheel off again.

Cheers

MarcusF

In the attached photo, the red arrow is pointing to a bent wire. That's the spring. Be careful when you pull it out of either hole. Being a spring, it's under pressure.

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B-tsai

Thanks guys, Springs it was!

To note.. Tirerack is clearing out some of their brake pads. Seems to be some good deals.

I used:
Brembo rotors
Akebono front pads
Satisfied Pro rear pads

and not a squeak so far