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2020 E 350 4matic Rear brake pad replacement issue
Hello all, my first post and looking forward to getting familiar with this helpful forum. Im a moderate level DIYer. So I recently started getting dasboard messages stating that the brake pads needed to be replaced. I did the front pads last week which was an easy job. Now trying to do the rear and I cant get past the "check brake pads" screen to get to the "fitting position" screen. I know from research that you must enter that mode so as not to damage the parking brake. Any assistance in pointing me to the correct way to access the replacement mode on the screen ( i cant get past the "Check brake pads- See operator's manual" screen as seen in the pic)
Last edited by AZCardinals; Feb 11, 2025 at 12:39 AM.
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Hello all, my first post and looking forward to getting familiar with this helpful forum. Im a moderate level DIYer. So I recently started getting dasboard messages stating that the brake pads needed to be replaced. I did the front pads last week which was an easy job. Now trying to do the rear and I cant get past the "check brake pads" screen to get to the "fitting position" screen. I know from research that you must enter that mode so as not to damage the parking brake. Any assistance in pointing me to the correct way to access the replacement mode on the screen ( i cant get past the "Check brake pads- See operator's manual" screen as seen in the pic)
Back out with the back arrow on the steering wheel, head to the odometer screen/trip screen then follow this video to enable the workshop menu
Maybe im just an idiot but for the life of me I still cant get into the service mode. I followed the above YT video, pressed the home and center button like in the video but it still stays on the mph/odometer screen. Any help is geeat ly appreciated so i can get into the "fitting position" mode so i can do the rear brakes. Ive done a ton of brake jobs before and can get them done in 45 mins. Its just that the computer is a pain in ***, im.used to working on old Camrys and Corollas and the occasional.Nissan. This is what my steering wheel controls look like. I have a 2020 E350 4 matic. Any help in getting into the service mode from the "trip " screen would be a godsend so I can get the brakes done
Maybe im just an idiot but for the life of me I still cant get into the service mode. I followed the above YT video, pressed the home and center button like in the video but it still stays on the mph/odometer screen. Any help is geeat ly appreciated so i can get into the "fitting position" mode so i can do the rear brakes. Ive done a ton of brake jobs before and can get them done in 45 mins. Its just that the computer is a pain in ***, im.used to working on old Camrys and Corollas and the occasional.Nissan. This is what my steering wheel controls look like. I have a 2020 E350 4 matic. Any help in getting into the service mode from the "trip " screen would be a godsend so I can get the brakes done
Make sure your doors, hood, and trunk are closed when doing the procedure. It won't work if any of them are opened.
Maybe im just an idiot but for the life of me I still cant get into the service mode. I followed the above YT video, pressed the home and center button like in the video but it still stays on the mph/odometer screen. Any help is geeat ly appreciated so i can get into the "fitting position" mode so i can do the rear brakes. Ive done a ton of brake jobs before and can get them done in 45 mins. Its just that the computer is a pain in ***, im.used to working on old Camrys and Corollas and the occasional.Nissan. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...e35d7e833e.jpg This is what my steering wheel controls look like. I have a 2020 E350 4 matic. Any help in getting into the service mode from the "trip " screen would be a godsend so I can get the brakes done
Since you have the pre-facelift, that video above does indeed apply to you, confirm you are in the odometer screen showing the mileage and not the speedometer screen, you might had accidentally swiped away from it when you are trying the button sequence.
Thanks to the various posters' help on here and through trial and error I was finally able to get into the Workshop mode. Taking baby steps lol plus limited time because of my job. Anyhow got into Workshop other day but this message came up. Just need to get to the Fitting position mode so i can get the rear brakes finally done. Thanks guys!!! Got stuck on this screen, im trying to get into the "Fitting position" screen so i can start with the rear brakes. This screen is in the "Brake Replacement" mode menu.
Last edited by AZCardinals; Feb 17, 2025 at 05:39 PM.
Thanks to the various posters' help on here and through trial and error I was finally able to get into the Workshop mode. Taking baby steps lol plus limited time because of my job. Anyhow got into Workshop other day but this message came up. Just need to get to the Fitting position mode so i can get the rear brakes finally done. Thanks guys!!! Got stuck on this screen, im trying to get into the "Fitting position" screen so i can start with the rear brakes. This screen is in the "Brake Replacement" mode menu.
nice, sounds like you made progress, when this message appears, it is usually the trunk not closed, the doors not closed, key not in vehicle and/or parking brake not (released?)
It seems like i was pressing the wrong buttons on the steering wheel. What finally worked for me to get into Workshop mode was too hold down the "back" button for a few seconds and then press the middle "ok" button for a second. Worked for me to get in to Workshop.
nice, sounds like you made progress, when this message appears, it is usually the trunk not closed, the doors not closed, key not in vehicle and/or parking brake not (released?)
It seems like i was pressing the wrong buttons on the steering wheel. What finally worked for me to get into Workshop mode was too hold down the "back" button for a few seconds and then press the middle "ok" button for a second. Worked for me to get in to Workshop.
You're welcome, hopefully the conditions are therefore met.
Yes it did, thanks guys for all the advice, I was able to finally get into the Fitting Position screen in Workshop mode. I had the parking brake on like you mentioned it could be and thats what gave me the error message. But now it looks like I can finally finish the rear brakes. Will do.it in a day or two. Thamks again and if any issue comes up Im sure I will bother you guys again lol
Last edited by AZCardinals; Feb 20, 2025 at 12:34 AM.
Yes it did, thanks guys for all the advice, I was able to finally get into the Fitting Position screen in Workshop mode. I had the parking brake on like you mentioned it could be and thats what gave me the error message. But now it looks like I can finally finish the rear brakes. Will do.it in a day or two. Thamks again and if any issue comes up Im sure I will bother you guys again lol
Great news, I was wondering where you were : ) Finally an update.
All done, brakes are like new now! Finished it last week when I finally had the time. Actually was one of the easier brake jobs ive done, the big thing was getting into workshop mode. Thanks to all with the great advice, really helped. Great forum, i will be back to check other topics when they come up. I Appreciate everyonE who replied! Take care
All done, brakes are like new now! Finished it last week when I finally had the time. Actually was one of the easier brake jobs ive done, the big thing was getting into workshop mode. Thanks to all with the great advice, really helped. Great forum, i will be back to check other topics when they come up. I Appreciate everyonE who replied! Take care
Awesome to hear : ) Happy to help and hope you enjoy the vehicle in good health.
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