Hi there, great video. One question: what happens if i don't open the brake fluid reservoir. I wont be able to push the brake piston back in? After the change, i can simply put the reservoir cap back on top? Thank you.
If you don't open the reservoir cap the air can still escape , and the piston will still retract ,so it isn't 100% necessary. Generally if you have added fluid at some point before changing the pads , you may have a bit too much fluid once the piston is retracted which you will have to suck out with a turkey baster or whichever method works for you. I usually just open the cap so that it's easier to monitor the level while retracting the piston
Thanks for sharing your knowledge... you make it look so easy.. Can I ask if it's essential to use a torque wrench? Are there sensors on both front left & right brake pads ? thanking you in advance... Sam
yes there are sensors on both sides on the front pads..A torque wrench isn't 100% necessary (blue thread locker is necessary) but it is a good idea to get one when you have the chance.. an over or under tightened bolt can be dangerous
Hi Fupabox! I needed your help/thoughts and posted in your discussion forum. Then I realized you do not get notified when someone post there. I didn't want to retype everything and it would not let me copy and paste here. Please look at my post and let me know what you think. Thanks for everything!
😂 LOL , MY QUESTION REGARDING COPPER GREASE WAS ANSWERED WHEN I GOT FURTHER INTO THE VIDEO ALL THE LITTLE RUBBER BOOTS IS IT WORTHWHILE RUBBING A BIT OF OIL ON THAT WITH YOUR DOES IT PREVENT IT FROM DRYING UP
Great video, I have 2000 ml 320 and do all the work my self and am gonna need new front pads , I know its best stick with oem pads ,but whats your thoughts on aftermarket like Bosch or any other brand that You might have tried in the past . Thanx.
+eldin dukic I like Centric posi quiet ceramic pads...no black brake dust on the wheels, and they are nearly impossible to wear out..not quite impossible, but they last a long time
Wrong , w203 and w209 are the same,, Most w209 have floating calipers , only clk55 and some clk500 with performance brakes have fixed front calipers. CLK240 ,320 ,350 etc have floating front calipers.
Actually trying to fix my w202 in the stupidest way I can. LOL if you want check it out here: ruclips.net/video/BcMU7n7QLKM/видео.html it's my second channel
A little brake grease should also be applied to the two fingers of the caliper where it will contact the back of the outer pad.
Thanks for the video.
I loved your videos. Very helpful and confirming if all my high school shop classes. Good job.
Looking at 4 videos on youtube , and this one is the best one , and spot on .Just how i would go about it .. Good luck .
thanks
Hi, Just taken my Clk 209 front brakes apart to fit new rotors etc., the video is a great help.
Don’t suppose you have a part number for the calliper do you?
Thank you. An easy job.
Glad it helped
A good idea is to push the piston in with the C clamp before removing the caliper.
I like your work...I wish.... To check my Mercedes c 240 wagon ... unfortunately.....in Lebanon
I have a 1 Le can of copper grease, I take it that would be just as good yes and if it is not what would be the reason,? Great videos 👍
best thing iv found is to use the old pad against the piston when pushing back the piston then you dont damage the piston with the G clamp
I don't understand how you measure the torque ( I'm from Europe) : was it 20 pound force? I need Nm. And... Where do you take these values from, pls?
Hi there, great video. One question: what happens if i don't open the brake fluid reservoir. I wont be able to push the brake piston back in? After the change, i can simply put the reservoir cap back on top?
Thank you.
If you don't open the reservoir cap the air can still escape , and the piston will still retract ,so it isn't 100% necessary. Generally if you have added fluid at some point before changing the pads , you may have a bit too much fluid once the piston is retracted which you will have to suck out with a turkey baster or whichever method works for you. I usually just open the cap so that it's easier to monitor the level while retracting the piston
IF YOUR STILL AROUND, WELL DONE MANY THANKS.
Thanks for sharing your knowledge... you make it look so easy.. Can I ask if it's essential to use a torque wrench? Are there sensors on both front left & right brake pads ?
thanking you in advance... Sam
yes there are sensors on both sides on the front pads..A torque wrench isn't 100% necessary (blue thread locker is necessary) but it is a good idea to get one when you have the chance.. an over or under tightened bolt can be dangerous
What is the torque for the 18 mm bolts that you have to undo on the calliper to change the rotor? Many thank
@@josoap6175 115nm
Hi Fupabox!
I needed your help/thoughts and posted in your discussion forum. Then I realized you do not get notified when someone post there. I didn't want to retype everything and it would not let me copy and paste here. Please look at my post and let me know what you think.
Thanks for everything!
😂 LOL , MY QUESTION REGARDING COPPER GREASE WAS ANSWERED WHEN I GOT FURTHER INTO THE VIDEO ALL THE LITTLE RUBBER BOOTS IS IT WORTHWHILE RUBBING A BIT OF OIL ON THAT WITH YOUR DOES IT PREVENT IT FROM DRYING UP
Great video, I have 2000 ml 320 and do all the work my self and am gonna need new front pads , I know its best stick with oem pads ,but whats your thoughts on aftermarket like Bosch or any other brand that You might have tried in the past . Thanx.
+eldin dukic I like Centric posi quiet ceramic pads...no black brake dust on the wheels, and they are nearly impossible to wear out..not quite impossible, but they last a long time
+fupabox Great, I ll give them a try, thanks .
Is this the front left side or front right side?
+Auston Blair front right..pass. side
does the back right side have the other sensor?
+Auston Blair all the wheels have both a speed sensor (for abs) and a pad wear sensor
vhat name caliper compani
Good clear instructions
Wrong, the w209 hast no Floating caliper. W209 has fixed caliper front and rear
my bad .. I was under the impression the 203 and 209 shared the same suspension and braking parts . Appreciate the info
@@fupabox no Problem. Have a nice Day
Wrong , w203 and w209 are the same,, Most w209 have floating calipers , only clk55 and some clk500 with performance brakes have fixed front calipers. CLK240 ,320 ,350 etc have floating front calipers.
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+A Jovial RUclips commenter yeah I'd answer :)
Actually trying to fix my w202 in the stupidest way I can. LOL if you want check it out here: ruclips.net/video/BcMU7n7QLKM/видео.html it's my second channel