SL/R107: 560SL brake pads - sensors
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From: Overland Park, Kansas
SOLD both: 1987 560SL 2003 ML320
560SL brake pads - sensors
I am planning a winter project to replace the pads on my 560SL with some Porterfield or Wagner pads to cut down on the dang DUST. 
The existing pads don't really need replacing yet, so could I get by without replacing the sensors? I have not dug deep enough to see just how hard a DIY project this would be. I have a decent price from a really great shop for pads/sensors, but if I could save 50%...I might do it myself.
Any feedback is appreciated!!
The existing pads don't really need replacing yet, so could I get by without replacing the sensors? I have not dug deep enough to see just how hard a DIY project this would be. I have a decent price from a really great shop for pads/sensors, but if I could save 50%...I might do it myself.
Any feedback is appreciated!!
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Joined: May 2010
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From: Chicago IL
1987 Mercedes 560 SL
The pads and sensors are very easy to replace did my 560sl, should take about half hour each side or less 2 bolts hold the calipers, their are 2 pins that hold the pads in place along with a flat spring, tap these pins out and compress the caliper pistons (yours should have a dual caliper piston set up) using a caliper press (sears for about $10 bucks) install new pads, spring and pins attach to car.…………….. done.
No need to open brake fluid valve.
No need to open brake fluid valve.
