If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6
Unscrew the wheel bolts.
AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
Step 7
Remove the wheel.
Step 8
Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
Step 9
Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor. Use long nose pliers.
Step 10
Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11
Remove the caps from the brake caliper guide pin boots. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13
Remove the brake caliper.
AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.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.
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 19
Install new brake pads.
Step 20
Install the brake caliper and fasten it.
Step 21
Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
Step 22
Install the caps on the brake caliper guide pin boots.
Step 23
Connect the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 24
Install the brake pad retaining clip. Use a crowbar.
Step 25
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 26
Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 27
Install the wheel.
AUTODOC recommends:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 28
Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 29
Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 30
Remove the jacks and chocks.
AUTODOC recommends:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
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