*** Note again-Open the Bleeder Screw BEFORE you push the Piston back in. Here you cannot use a “C” Clamp here.īut I used a Screwdriver and CAREFULLY pushed the Brake Piston Back in. Install that Metal Plate onto the New Brake Pad.Remove the Metal Backing on the Old Pad.Use a Drift Pin to Knock the Retaining Pin Through.Take a Digital Photo before you Remove the Brake Pads/Rotors When its completely compressed, THEN Remove the old Brake Pad. Use a “C” Clamp and with the old Brake Pad on, and SLOWLY Compress the Piston until its completely in. The other one has retaining clips on the back of the pads which get inserted into the Brake Piston. When you have set the Brake Caliper to the side, one of the Pads will easily “fall off”.Use Brake Cleaner Spray or Wash the New Rotors in DegreaserĪnd wash the Preservation Coating off, then Shop Towel it Dry! Install the New Rotor ** Danger! Remove the Factory Preservation Oil that is on the Rotor.You will need a Large Blow Hammer to Pound and Pound and Pound the Old Rotor Off! Eventually she will come off but she must be persuaded forcefully.On the New Pad-Exactly replicate how it’s installed.Note how the Brake Pad Sensor is on the old Brake Pad.Open Brake Bleeder Screw-as you work on the Brake System you need it slightly depressurized.( Bolts are hiding by a black cap, see photo ) Unbolt the (2) Bolts holding the Brake Caliper to the Wheel.Remove the Spring Clip * Take Close-up Picture of this.I recommend this because if you forget a step or misinstall, you can at least quickly review how it first looked and save your sanity. I removed the Wheels, and then began taking Digital Photos. I jacked up the 2000 MB C230 Kompressor and put underneath 3-Ton Jacks I did not change out the Rear Rotors, but did put in new Brake Pads. I was planning on changing the Rear Rotors but lo’ and behold the This past weekend I changed out Both Front Rotors, Sensors, Brake Pads. I researched and ordered most of my stuff through:Īuto Parts at AutohausAZ - OEM Auto Parts - Discount Replacement Parts, Resources and Car Care Tips and also through: The Tire Rack - Your performance experts for tires and wheels It was time to change my Brakes at 66K Miles.Ģ Weeks ago my Brake Sensor Light came on indicating my Brake Pads 2000 Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor Brake Change with Rotors & Sensor
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