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Old 02-12-2014, 01:29 PM
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Ok so I understand this, once I finish the job and the car is back on the ground I will plug in the sbc connector under the hood. Than with the keys in my hand I will open the door press the brake pedal and insert the key I will wait for the pressure to build and the pump to stop before starting. Once the pump stops start and hope for no error lights.

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Be sure to check the brake fluid level first to insure you have enough to seat all the pads and not suck air from low fluid.
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Perfect thanks for the guidance vettdvr much appreciated.

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Let us know how it work out. FyI I have a new in box set of front E500 pads w/sensors I'll sell for $35.00 + shipping.
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Let us know how it work out. FyI I have a new in box set of front E500 pads w/sensors I'll sell for $35.00 + shipping.
I just had the fronts done by my mechanic, well see how the rears go first !! still a little worried !!

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well it looks like im going to take the car to my mechanic, the reason is last year I had back surgery in June Im still not doing very well and I will have another surgery this year but i thought i could do it. I took the tire off the car today just to look at the condition and im waisted !! ill be in bed all day. I do wanted to thank all of you for the help, I will do the brakes just not this time !!

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unless someone here is from so cal...? LOL
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...and at least now you know it can be done and its a very simple job if you wanna save some money.
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hi giys I do have a question tho when i tool the tire off to inspect the rear brakes I did not see where to start I did see the clip on the side would I remove that clip or remove the bolts to do the pads..?

It was not like any picture I have seen, the fronts I think have the large clip on top the rear had a clip on the side.

Thanks just getting info for next time !!

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Hello everyone! First post here. I have a 2008 E350 sport packages since new. This weekend I will change all brake rotors and pads. I have purchased ATE Rotors with the fronts drilled and Akebono pads. This is a first for me changing brakes on any car but interested to learn and does seem fairly straight forward. I want to be sure I have all the proper tools and not find myself missing a key item. I've ready and watched videos online but have not found anything conclusive to all the sizes needed. Any help with this would be appreciated. Which torx and allen sizes will I need.

Thanks!
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Hello everyone! First post here. I have a 2008 E350 sport packages since new. This weekend I will change all brake rotors and pads. I have purchased ATE Rotors with the fronts drilled and Akebono pads. This is a first for me changing brakes on any car but interested to learn and does seem fairly straight forward. I want to be sure I have all the proper tools and not find myself missing a key item. I've ready and watched videos online but have not found anything conclusive to all the sizes needed. Any help with this would be appreciated. Which torx and allen sizes will I need.

Thanks!
The pins seen to vary between Torx and Hex.
Make sure you have the right size and type because you don't want to strip the head or break the tool.

The rear of my 07 is a Torx, but for get the size (but do remember breaking a bit because I used one a size too small.
The front was a Hex and an odd size that I had to make by grinding an inch size bit down a little.

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