When to replace the Brake Pad Wear Sensor on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad wear sensor : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 CDI (207.423), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 300 (207.455), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 (207.459), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 500 (207.473), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 (207.456), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 220 CDI / BlueTEC / d (207.402, 207.401), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 250 CDI / BlueTEC / d (207.403, 207.404), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 CDI (207.422), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 200 CGI (207.448), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 250 CGI (207.447), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 CGI (207.457), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 500 (207.472), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 220 CDI (207.402), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 BlueTEC (207.426), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 200 (207.434), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 250 (207.436), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 400 (207.465), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 220 BlueTEC (207.401), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 350 BlueTEC/ d (207.426), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 320 (207.462), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Convertible (A207) E 400 (207.461) 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 Pad Wear Sensor for E-Class Convertible (A207) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207). Tools you need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Electronic spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Torx bit E10
HEX bit no.H7
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Long nose pliers
Brake caliper wind back tool
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207). AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake pad wear sensors on the same axle.
  • The wear sensors should be replaced together with the brake pads.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207) – 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 car.
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207). Tip from AUTODOC:
    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 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207)
  3. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  4. Step 7
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    Detach the connector of the brake pad wear sensor. Use long nose pliers.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the fasteners of the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Unscrew the fasteners of the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness. Use Torx E10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  8. Step 11
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    Detach the brake pad wear sensor wiring harness.
  9. Step 12
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    Detach the brake caliper retaining spring. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 13
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    Remove the dust boot caps of the brake caliper guide pins. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use HEX No.H7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207). Tip:
    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.
  14. Step 17
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    Remove the brake pads.
  15. Step 18
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  16. Step 19
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    Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pad wear sensor – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Convertible (A207). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  17. Step 20
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    Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  18. Step 21
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    Attach the new wear sensor to the new pad.
  19. Step 22
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    Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
  20. Step 23
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    Install the brake pads.
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