I'm in the process of replacing front pads on a 2008 e350 4matic. Does anyone know if there is a special tool to get the pins/bolts out that hold the caliper in. I don't have the standard 14mm head stud but a rounds pin with, what looks like, an inverted hex hole in the middle.

thanx for any help

 

I found my answer.

 

what was the answer? what did you end up using? External style torx sockets?

 

Yes, external torx. couldn't tell you what size because I had to modify one that I had. There was a ton of thread lock on the studs.

 

 

planning to do my breaks. How did you remove the thread lock? Manually with a scrapped or did you put a torch on it for a second or 2?