When to replace the Brake Pads on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.055), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.053), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 420 (210.072), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 (210.063), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 4-matic (210.081), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 (210.065), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 300 Turbo-D (210.025), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 4-matic (210.082), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 240 (210.061), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 270 CDI (210.016), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 CDI (210.026) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes W210. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Anti-squeal paste
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 16
HEX bit No.H5
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Crow bar
Tap wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Pin punch
Hammer
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes W210. AUTODOC recommends:
  • Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes W210. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 5
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    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the brake pads fasteners. Use a brake cleaner. Use a wire brush.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pad pin. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  10. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
  12. Step 13
    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes W210. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
    Step 14
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    Treat the brake caliper pistons. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
  13. Step 15
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    Wind back the brake caliper pistons. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
  14. Step 16
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    Treat the surface of the brake pads that contacts the brake caliper. Use anti-squeal paste.
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