When to replace the Brake Discs on your MERCEDES-BENZ CLK
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 320 (209.365), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 240 (209.361), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 200 Kompressor (209.342), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 200 CGI (209.343), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 350 (209.356), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 280 (209.354), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 220 CDI (209.308), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 320 CDI (209.320), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 200 Kompressor (209.341), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 270 CDI (209.316), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 240 (209.361), MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) CLK 220 CDI (209.308) 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 CLK (C209) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209). 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
Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209). Professionals recommend:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209) 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 CLK (C209) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  2. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Clean the brake pads fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  5. Step 8
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    Remove the brake pad retaining pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  7. Step 10
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads.
  9. Step 12
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  10. Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 14
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ CLK (C209). 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.
  12. Step 15
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the brake disc.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  16. Step 19
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    Install the brake disc.
  17. Step 20
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
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