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 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 200 Kompressor (210.045), 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 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), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D (210.004), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 220 D 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 might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Sealant
Copper grease
Combination spanner #9
Flare nut spanner №14
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hammer
Pin punch
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W210
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
  9. Step 10
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  10. Step 11
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  11. Step 12
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 15
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    Remove the brake caliper.
  13. Step 16
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  14. Step 17
    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W210. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
    Step 18
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  16. Step 20
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  17. Step 21
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    Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.
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