When to replace the Brake Calipers on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D (210.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 D (210.010), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 D (210.020), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 230 (210.037), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 290 Turbo-D (210.017), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 250 Turbo-D (210.015), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 D (210.003), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D, MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 CDI (210.007), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 200 Kompressor (210.048), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.062), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 CDI (210.006) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for E-Class Saloon (W210) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Copper grease
HEX bit no.H7
Torx bit T30
Combination spanner #8
Flare nut spanner №14
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. Professionals recommend:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W210 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 8
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    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 10
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    Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 11
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 12
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 13
    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
    Step 14
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 15
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. Professionals recommend:
    When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one.When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  14. Step 16
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    Remove the brake pads.
  15. Step 17
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  16. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  17. Step 19
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  18. Step 20
    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
    Step 21
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  19. Step 22
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a flare nut spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  21. Step 24
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  22. Step 25
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    Install the brake pads.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC experts recommend:
    If going to use the old brake pads, clean them.
  23. Step 26
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  24. Step 27
    Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
    Step 28
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    Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
    Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. Tip:
    If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
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