The rear pads should be the same as the front, just smaller. You can have your parking brake engaged while replacing, however be sure to put a block at both sides of each front tire and be very careful doing it on a level surface and using jack stands. Do not jack the car up anywhere except the jack points as it can damage or bend your suspension components. Do not ever get under the car. I just compress the caliper with a c-clamp (pads in place) remove the pins and pull out the pads. Then you insert the new pads and re-install the pins and sensors! Very easy job! Good luck! (be sure to use MB pads or the high quality ones from tire-rack)
Brian

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