Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 200 Kompressor (203.741), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 230 (203.752), MERCEDES-BENZ CLC (CL203) CLC 350 (203.756) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for CLC (CL203) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Brake disc

        Brake disc for CLC (CL203) Petrol (184 hp)
      
        Brake disc for CLC (CL203) Petrol (204 hp)
      
        Brake disc for CLC (CL203) Petrol (272 hp)

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        Nylon cleaning brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        All-purpose cleaning spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Drive socket # 18
                      
                        Torx bit T30
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Impact screwdriver
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Professionals recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.

Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clean the brake pads fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 8

Remove the brake pad retaining pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 9

Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
Step 10

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 11

Remove the brake pads.
Step 12

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Professionals recommend:
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.
Step 15

Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
Step 17

Remove the brake disc.
Step 18

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 19

Install the brake disc.
Step 20

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 21

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 22

Clean the mounting seat of the brake caliper. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 23

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #18. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 24

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
Step 25

Install the brake pads.
Step 26

Install the retaining spring of the brake pads.
Step 27

Install the brake pad retaining pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 28

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 29

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 30

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203)
Step 31

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 32

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 33

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203). AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 34

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLC-CLASS (CL203) – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.

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