When to replace the Brake Discs on your MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.028), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 (202.020), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 230 (202.023), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 280 (202.029), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 220 CDI (202.133), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W202) C 200 CDI (202.134) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change brake discs and brake pads on MERCEDES W202 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W202. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Copper grease
Sealant
Combination spanner #15
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 19
HEX bit no.H5.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W202. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Mercedes W202 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.
  • Warning! Shut down the engine before starting any work – Mercedes W202.
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 front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W202. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #15. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 10
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 11
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    Disconnect the brake pads wear sensor. Use a flat screwdriver.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W202. AUTODOC experts 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.Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  11. Step 13
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    Remove the brake pads.
  12. Step 14
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 15
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #19. Use a ratchet wrench.
  14. Step 16
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 17
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  15. Step 18
    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 19
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 20
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    Remove the brake disc.
  17. Step 21
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 22
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    Install the brake disc.
  19. Step 23
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
  20. Step 24
    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper.
    Step 25
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    Clean the brake caliper guide pins.
  21. Step 26
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    Treat the brake caliper guide pins. Use the brake caliper guide pin grease.
  22. Step 27
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    Screw in the guide pins.
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