I have done brakes and rotors on many Ford and Volvo models. This is my first MB and I need pads at about 40K (lots of stop and go). Rotors look OK. Sport package cross drilled.
Are any special tools needed? Any tips?
Thanks

 

No clue but there must be a ton of You Tube videos on pad replacement on a W212. At least one or two are probably by competent people. See what they use.

 

Brakes are easy. Search for walk through DIY.

 

With experience on your Fords and Volvos, you'll find the MB brakes the same. I just use a large C-clamp to compress the piston which works fine. No need to play with hydraulics at all.

 

No need for special tools. Front pads change so easy you won’t believe it. You knock two pms out, compress cylinders back in and install new pads.

Rear requires taking calipers off but I don’t remember needing any special tools when I did it.