How to replace brake discs/rotors and pads
01-13-2018, 02:04 PM
#26
Junior Member
Thread Starter
you got a spare set of pins just in case? or are you going ***** out and hanging low
If you've got a supplier near you i'd get a set of shoes as well if you haven't ever had the rear discs off - that way you have them if they're worn and need replacing, and can return them for your money back if not. Saves having to pull the discs twice and really you should do them at the same time....don't ask me how I know....
01-13-2018, 02:16 PM
#27
Senior Member
Only 66,000 miles so pins and shoes should be OK, if not I have half a dozen suppliers plus 3 Mercedes dealers within 20 minutes I could pick them up from.
01-13-2018, 02:35 PM
#28
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Yeah you should get away with it - that said I had a 47k in the shop with sticking set not so long ago. Customer obviously hadn't realised and they were worn to the metal! UK though, different environmentally and things corrode fast....
04-17-2018, 01:59 PM
#29
MBWorld Fanatic!
Just messin wit you. I was all excited about finding a guide for doing W221 brakes when I saw this post. But imagine my let down after going to the link and seeing nothing about the electric parking brake. I mean, there are plenty of guides and videos for doing front brakes but none for our rears.
Do your rear brakes with key in accessory position and parking brake off. Listen to your radio.
Full disclosure: My CL is first Mercedes I've owned with Keyless Go. First thing I did is pull the start button off so I could use the key in the switch to start. That's how I find "accessory position." Maybe it's in the owners manual how to do it with the button installed.
