You don't have to take off the caliper bracket on any mercedes to change the pads. On some, you do have to take out the two inner bolts and take off the caliper. I prefer these because I can use my piston compressor to push back the piston and it makes this job a breeze.

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Donnie Drummonds
ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN
MERCEDES SPECIALIST 11 YRS