How to..Mercedes w203, w209, r171 replacing front brake pads

How to ..Mercedes w203,209,r171 replacing front brake pads follow me on twitter / fupabox

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

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.

[@phdt12]

I loved your videos. Very helpful and confirming if all my high school shop classes. Good job.

[@locharrow2131]

Hi, Just taken my Clk 209 front brakes apart to fit new rotors etc., the video is a great help.

[@borntolate1]

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 .

[@fupabox]

thanks

[@brianstone8860]

Good clear instructions

[@josephtrad7560]

I like your work...I wish.... To check my Mercedes c 240 wagon ... unfortunately.....in Lebanon

[@dreamingofchicago3363]

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?

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

A good idea is to push the piston in with the C clamp before removing the caliper.

[@davidwhitehouse3243]

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

[@florance94]

IF YOUR STILL AROUND, WELL DONE MANY THANKS.

[@Nevillebsug]

Thank you. An easy job.

[@fupabox]

Glad it helped

[@RunningMan87]

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[@StuartOliver83]

Don’t suppose you have a part number for the calliper do you?

[@samuelolujimni]

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

[@fupabox]

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

[@josoap6175]

What is the torque for the 18 mm bolts that you have to undo on the calliper to change the rotor? Many thank

[@djordje180uk]

@@josoap6175 115nm

[@peterilles5457]

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.

[@fupabox]

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

[@jozzerful2]

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 👍

[@Drizzlechimney]

does the back right side have the other sensor?

[@fupabox]

+Auston Blair all the wheels have both a speed sensor (for abs) and a pad wear sensor

[@Drizzlechimney]

Is this the front left side or front right side?

[@fupabox]

+Auston Blair front right..pass. side

[@jozzerful2]

😂 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

[@eldin9117]

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.

[@fupabox]

+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

[@eldin9117]

+fupabox Great, I ll give them a try, thanks .

[@davorkustre2258]

vhat name caliper compani

[@ajovialyoutubecommenter8691]

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[@fupabox]

+A Jovial KZbin commenter yeah I'd answer :)

[@blackviper9392]

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[@scooterboybottrop07]

Wrong, the w209 hast no Floating caliper. W209 has fixed caliper front and rear

[@fupabox]

my bad .. I was under the impression the 203 and 209 shared the same suspension and braking parts . Appreciate the info

[@scooterboybottrop07]

@@fupabox no Problem. Have a nice Day

[@Leonardo555ZZZ]

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.