How to Replace Brake Pads on a Mercedes-Benz C200?
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To replace the brake pads on a Mercedes-Benz C200, follow these steps: 1. Remove the tire. 2. Loosen the caliper fixing screws and remove the caliper. 3. Release the brake pad clips and take out the old brake pads. 4. Use large pliers or a special piston-pushing tool to push the caliper piston back. 5. Install the new brake pads. 6. Secure the clips and reassemble following the original steps. Additional relevant information is as follows: 1. Brake pads, also known as brake linings, are the most critical safety components in a car's braking system. The effectiveness of all braking depends on the brake pads, making high-quality brake pads the guardian of both the driver and the vehicle. 2. Brake pads are generally composed of a steel plate, an adhesive heat-insulating layer, and a friction block. The steel plate is coated to prevent rust, and the coating process is monitored using an SMT-4 temperature tracking instrument to ensure the quality of the temperature distribution during coating.
I've been driving a Mercedes-Benz C200 for several years, and changing the brake pads isn't actually difficult, but you need to prepare well. Park the car on a flat surface, engage the handbrake, and put it in P mode. Then prepare the tools: a jack with at least 3-ton capacity, two jack stands, a 19mm wrench, and possibly a hex key. The new brake pads must be specifically for the Mercedes-Benz C200, as the front and rear pads are usually different. First step is to lift the car—place the jack at the designated point on the chassis, slowly raise it, and immediately place the stands at the reinforcement points. Once the car is stable, remove the wheel bolts. After taking off the wheel, the brake caliper will be exposed. Loosen the caliper bolts and remove the caliper, being careful not to pull on the brake hose—you can hang it with a rope. Take out the old brake pads to check wear, clean the contact surfaces of the caliper and bracket, then install the new pads, making sure they snap into place. Apply some anti-noise lubricant. Reinstall the caliper bolts and tighten them to the torque specified in the manual—for the C200, it's usually around 90Nm. Reattach the wheel and tighten the bolts, then lower the car and remove the stands. Finally, pump the brakes a few times to reset the caliper. Drive at low speed to bed in the pads for about 100km, avoiding hard braking. You can save some labor costs, but take it step by step.
For those who frequently DIY car maintenance, changing the brake pads on a Mercedes C200 can be quite enjoyable. Essential tools must be prepared: a 17mm or 19mm hex wrench, a jack, jack stands, and new pads—recommended branded ones like Bosch. Park the car on a level surface, engage the handbrake, loosen the wheel bolts before lifting the car, and secure it with stands for safety. After removing the wheel, take off the caliper bolts—usually two—and remove the caliper without touching the brake hose. Take out the old pads and inspect the brake discs for smoothness; deep scratches may require resurfacing. Clean the mounting area before installing the new pads and apply high-temperature lubricant to the contact points. Once the new pads are securely in place, reattach the caliper, tightening the bolts to the exact torque specified in the Mercedes manual—I’ve found 110Nm to work well. Reinstall the wheel and tighten the bolts, then lower the car and pump the brakes to build pressure. During the test drive, brake gently as the new pads need a 300km break-in period to minimize noise. With careful attention, the whole process can be completed successfully, and occasionally referring to online videos can be helpful.
