Luke87gt

Hello everyone.

I am new here and hoping I could learn a few things about my 97 E420.
I will be replacing the rotors and pads this weekend and wanted to make sure that no special tools are required and that I am not overlooking anything.

I have about 12 years of mechanical experience (on my own cars) but that pertains solely to 5-liter Ford Mustangs. With those cars, you simply remove the calipers, slide off the old pads, press in the caliper piston, slide on the new pads, replace the rotor, bolt the caliper back on, and bleed the brakes starting from the furthest wheel from the master cylinder.

Can anyone offer any tips or information that a first timer should know on a 97 E420? I assume its all the same? Any none-basic hand tools required?

The pads and rotors that I will be using are new OEM.
Thanks!
Luke

ohlord

diy on benzworld.org w210 section,work slow,use common sense,one side at a time to compare if you get into a confusing spot.Make sure you order all the parts before you tear into it.
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zx11blade

The only helpful non basic tool is a 4lb sledge hammer to get the frozen rotors off the car. 2-3 good whacks and the rotor is off.