Buzzie8

I am changing the front brake pads on my wifes 2006 S430. I am not sure how to remove the brake wear sensor from the pad. I see the two copper wires that are attached to a small tab but cannot figure out how to get them off. Thought I would get some advise before I screwed something up. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Benz5656

Either use your hands, or a set of needle nose pliers and pull it out by the plastic. It should come out fairly easy. New sensors are anywhere from $7-$15. Take the new sensor and carefully insert the small plastic end back into the pad, and the side that has two holes back into the caliper and your done.

ALLDATAdiy INFO

ALLDATAdiy.com shows a clip holding the electrical feed lines on as well. There is also a not to make sure that you route the lines the same way they were before on your S430. Someday if you do the rear pads on your Mercedes, make sure that you use the transparent version.(temperature-resistant)

kadafone

Im having a problem with the rear brake pads. I cant get the clip holder off, I banged it with a hammer put it refuses to move. Any advise on how to get it off??

ph1958

I own a 2006 S430 and desire to replace the brake pads. I signed up for Alldata but could not find the detailed instructions. Can someone point me to the right place?

I owned previously a 1997 S320 and had no difficulty swapping out the pads. I have been unable to figure out how to get access to the 2006 S430 pads.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

kadafone

There two bolts that hold the caliber that needs to be removed then two pins holding the pads. Its a 10 min job.

ph1958

Thanks, Kodafone.

Where exactly are the two bolts? I found two rubberized caps that cover Allen-wrench-type bolts at each end of the caliper. If you have a photo, that would be helpful.

ph1958

Do I need to remove the Torx bolts under these rubberized caps?

Thanks.

kadafone

NO, there not torx. I believe the ones ur talking about are the ones that connect the calibers together. It will start leaking fluid if u remove them.

I'll see if I can find pics or if you can take a pic of yours and I'll point out what u have to remove.

ph1958

Thanks, Kodafone.

kadafone

I cant find pics. I know its a size 17 wrench that I used to remove the two bolts. So look for something that size.

ph1958

Thanks again.

ph1958

Hi, Kodafone,

I "found" the two bolts holding the brake caliper. The bolts are so tight that I could not loosen them. I'm letting Mercedes-Benz Manhattan (the manufacturer-owned dealer at which I bought this car) change the brake pads this time so that they can unfreeze the bolts.

Thanks again.