Changing Front Brake Pads on 2006 S430
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Changing Front Brake Pads on 2006 S430
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.
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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.
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.
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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)
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
