PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - How the ### do I get the new front brake pads into the caliper of a 98 c230?

bwheitman · #12 05-21-2005, 09:56 AM

I used to loosen the bleeder, but since I change my fluid when I change my pads I don't do that anymore. Your fluid should be changed every year. Also another trick is to keep the old pads in place and then use the c-clamp on then, this reduces the risk of damaging the pistons and seals in the calipers. Be sure to apply pressure from the C clap to the most center position of the pad while compressing. This is what I do.

1. Open hood and remove cap from resovoir
2. place a towel around the resevoir hole to catch any extra fluid
3. jack the car up at the jack point.
4. place a jcak stand under the rubber stopper (right near the jack point)
5 remove wheel
6. unplug sensors
7. Use a c-clamp to compress the calipers with the pads in place
8. remove the retaining pins
9. slide the pads up and out.
10. insert new sensors in the brake pads.
11. push pads into caliper and lock in pins.
12. connect sensors.
13. repeat for all wheels.
14. bleed fluid completely out until clear.