Where can I get Mercedes Benz brake repair?
Our Certified Mercedes-Benz Service Center off Calabasas Rd four minutes from Calabasas Lake has the expertise and the equipment to get the job done right. What Types of Brake Repairs Does Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas Offer?
What kind of brake system does a Mercedes Benz have?
Check the brake fluid and take your Mercedes-Benz for a test drive. If your Mercedes-Benz has an SBC brake system (common on early E-Class W211 and CLS models), it should be disabled before you work on the brake system.
How do you change the parking brake on a Mercedes?
If you are changing the rotors, remove the two 18 mm bolts that secure the rear wheel assembly’s bracket. Remove the T30 screw from the rotor. Release the rear parking brake. Once you remove the screw, you can remove the rotor. If the rotor is rusted, it may difficult to remove.
What kind of service does Mercedes Benz offer?
We offer a full range of brake services, including routine brake pad replacement, brake rotor service and replacement, and more involved repairs like master cylinder service and brake caliper replacement. We flush power brake fluid as well, and we can upgrade your brake components if you’d like higher performance parts.
What kind of brakes does a Mercedes Benz use?
In addition to the obvious safety reasons, maintaining your brakes will help with resale value. At a basic level, cars like your Mercedes-Benz use what are called “friction” brakes. These brakes use the contact between two types of material to bring the car to a halt. A friction brake may be either a disc brake or a drum brake.
How do you replace brake pads on a Mercedes Benz?
Use a C-clamp and compress the pistons until they are flush. This will make installing the new pads much easier. To install the new rotors, apply a small amount of Loctite Threadlocker Blue to the threads of the Torx screw. Place the rotor on the wheel up, and secure it with the T40 Torx screw.
How do you replace the caliper on a Mercedes Benz?
Pull the caliper off the caliper bracket, and support it with a hook or wire to avoid hanging it from only the brake line. Then, use a small drill bit to remove two stabilizer pins on the caliper bracket. Insert a flat head screwdriver between the brake pads and the caliper bracket.
Can you replace the brakes on a Mercedes W211?
Luckily, replacing the brakes on a w211 is as easy as replacing them on just about any other vehicle. The only unique task here is disconnecting the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system before starting the job.