How much does it cost to change the brakes on a Mercedes-Benz?
Brake pads for a Mercedes-Benz can cost anywhere between $150 per axle and $450 per axle depending on the type of brake pad desired. Mercedes-Benz Brake rotor replacement can cost anywhere between $300 – $750 for all four rotors to be replaced. This price estimate includes labor and components.
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.
How do you replace brake pads on a Mercedes C class?
The process for the rear is similar to the front, although there are some keys differences: There are metal clips that keep tension on the brake pad that must be removed from the caliper. There are two bolts (sliding pins) that require a t45 socket to be removed. There are rubber boots that cover these bolts.
How do you remove SBC brakes from Mercedes?
Recommended method: Deactivate the SBC brake system using Star Diagnosis Mercedes-Benz, which these days you can order on eBay, if your car has SBC brakes. Alternative method: You can disconnect the SBC brakes by unplugging the wire harness to the ABS pump.
What to do when you need to replace your brake pads?
Be careful not to spray brake cleaner on rubber (brake line, caliper piston boot, dust covers, etc). Apply disk brake pad grease on the contact areas of the brake pad. This is where the caliper piston meets the back of the brake pad, and where the brake pads slides onto the metal clips that snap onto the caliper bracket.
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.
The process for the rear is similar to the front, although there are some keys differences: There are metal clips that keep tension on the brake pad that must be removed from the caliper. There are two bolts (sliding pins) that require a t45 socket to be removed. There are rubber boots that cover these bolts.
Recommended method: Deactivate the SBC brake system using Star Diagnosis Mercedes-Benz, which these days you can order on eBay, if your car has SBC brakes. Alternative method: You can disconnect the SBC brakes by unplugging the wire harness to the ABS pump.
What should the torque be on a Mercedes brake pad?
The typical torque range is between 30 and 55 Nm and varies between models. Call your dealer to get the recommended torque specifications for your Mercedes-Benz. Connect the brake pad wear sensor.