Front Brake pads in C320 wagon (2002)

[arnoneh]

All my experience with Mercedes has been limited to diesel 300s between the years of 1979 and 1987. Not too long ago we acquired a 2002 C320 wagon.....are the brake pads as easy to change in these as with the older models? the pads look similar in that they slide in/out and pin in place.

I wasn't sure if the calipers on the newer vehicles were so different that I couldn't easily do the job. On the older models I can pretty much replace the front pads in 20min or less...not that it is a race

Thanks for the advice. -harv

[drbrad]

I've done my brake pads on my 2002 C240 Sedan and on the 1983 380 SEL. The C Class was much easier! Just undo the two bolts holding the Caliper and slide out the pads and replace.

I found that the only sensor was on the front passenger side. The driver's side didn't have a brake pad wear sensor.

Good luck.

Brad.

[drbrad]

One other note:

The Brake Pad Wear Sensor has two wires and a two pin plug. The computer will recognize if you don't install it, so be sure you order the correct sensor....