How To Replace Mercedes Front Brake (C300) FCP Euro

[@mikespencer2972]

Best C300 brake job video on youtube. Seen many; this is the most thorough and 'not rushed' video I've seen. Thanks, will keep you guys in mind for future purchases.

[@fcpeuro]

Thank you very much, Mike! Let us know if you need anything!

[@bddemers]

Thank you. I did all 4 rotors and pads today with your help. 2009 c300 sport. Saved about $800.

[@kiawilson5325]

Where you live so WEEEE can do mine together.

[@paulwharton1850]

Very, very nice job. Extremely clear, most professional. Many thanks.......all the way from London !

[@japanluv]

Paul Wharton Hi. Did you manage to unscrew easy the calliper carrier's screws size 18 ? I got stuck with them today so I couldnt install the new disks on.

[@VladimirVinokurov]

Good video, thanks. One note: if you lift whole front end using jacking point under the engine, it'll be easy to turn front wheels to get much better access to the caliper bolts, also no need to move the jack around for the other side.

[@V8Paul]

Excellent video, great to check before I change just to make sure no special tools etc are required. Thanks for taking the time to make it.

[@dhillonsavee]

First time on this channel , not even one negative review, I am gonna change C300 2015 first time brakes with help of this video , thanks and more thanks if got successful.

[@fcpeuro]

Goodluck on your brake change Satveer! Hope it goes well

[@philthayer4087]

Thanks for the tip! MB wanted $395.00 Bought the MB pads on ebay for $80. Took 30 minutes to install.

[@renohill2447]

Great Video Gareth. Keep them coming, we appreciate it.

[@fcpeuro]

We checked the level and returned the cap before replacing the piston. You're not the only one, we're pretty biz caz over here.

[@zinniyah-priscillaisrael6617]

FCP Euro hello, when I change the front breaks do I need to bleed the breaks as well? Thanks in advance 👋

[@matthewlomazzo6307]

Great Video. Includes all of the wrenches and sizes. A to Z 1st Class Directions.

[@7Westwood]

Awesome video....thank you so much for sharing your knowledge....

[@maybeJace]

Smart man, your my new go to guy

[@BrettWyrick]

Awesome tutorial.

[@davidratowski9770]

great job, very professional. you can work on my c300 any day? thanks, great video

[@mdedajic]

Thank you so much for all the videos!!

[@fcpeuro]

You're welcome!

[@louisortiz4435]

I used a vice grip and a 1/2 ratching wrench . I dont have any mm...this video helped alot mine came with new clips and bolts with blue threadlock and new sensor I gave the guy my vin on amazon was like 80 for the front ...good deal.

[@tnnguyen2255]

Great Video. Thank you so much for this helpful video!

[@comparichiculiacan.sinaloa528]

You are the man, thanks, ,,,

[@marshalek208]

Good video. Thank you.

[@acu98mev]

GREAT VIDEO

[@nguyenbaphu8157]

very helpful video , thank you very much...

[@duriarte3190]

Gareth are you still at FCP Euro?. Haven't seen you in a while.

[@MyConcreteGuy]

Looking at buying a 2008 C300, was curious if easy maintance for wear items. Thanks for making this.

[@RothBeyondTheGrave]

Very easy for most all standard wear and general serviceable items. Especially if not 4Matic

[@ArabAmericanActors]

Great job ! I'm replacing my front brake pads tomorrow! I just replaced my rear brake pads todays and I found out that the rear left pads don't have any sensor whatsoever :/ , I called Beverly Hills Benz today and they said it is odd that there wasn't none. The rear right brake has the pad sensor but not the rear left. I e-mailed you and waiting for your kind respond . my vin # is WDDGF54X68072322, 2008 C300 Luxury model. Thanks for all your knowledge and I like the fact that you take care of your CEO car :) . Hope you get some promotion soon!

[@ArabAmericanActors]

Thank you for the info on my private e-mail ! You guys are pro !

[@jamesc.9065]

It's normal. They may have them on the right side, so only a two total sensors on the car. That's also why brake replacement kits come with only two sensors versus four.

[@glasser2819]

these sensors are "nice to have" item for passenger cars. Benz engineers decided to use 1 sensor per axle.... the brakes wear being identical for Left to Right and different only Front to Rear.

[@timb7775]

Love the Zimmermann rotors, recently did the rears on my 2010 C300 4matic sport and they look great, except I went with the ATE pads and they seem to throw alot of dust. About to order everything for the fronts, going with Zimmermann rotors and the Ferodo pads. Brake dust isn't really a big issue with me since im always washing my car anyways, especially in winter living in MA to get the road salt off as much as possible.

[@Tony-jm4ny]

Can you explain way you have 2 same rotors both are driver site??? now on passenger site you mounting rotor opposite way. Fins going wrong direction ????

[@scottflesia4015]

So the older Mercedes’ models needed a reset from the computer before your car would start again. I’m hoping and assuming that’s not the same with a 2014?

[@Splif128]

you remove and lube the sliders but reuse the springs?

[@boostedevotalon]

Hey awesome video. I have two questions. One: will this be the same process for a 2010 c300 sport? And two: im using the oem mercedes pads from the dealer, they have some marks on them with arrows, how do i know which position or side they go on? Thanks!

[@glasser2819]

The F mark usually points to the Front. The pad with the attached piston hardware is the inside pad. Shit with Benz old fashioned semi-met hard brake pads is they chew the soft OEM discs and cover the front wheels with rusted dust. Other than than they *consistently* stop *well* without any noise. The newer pad style these days are soft "CERAMICS"... Zero Rust Dust! There are non-abrasive friction-only that simply HEAT UP the Discs to transform kinetic energy. Tip for hot brakes: change the pads near 3/4 worn to prevent high heat aging the pistons seals. After a hard stop, try to release your brakes to prevent creating a hot spot... warpage! ie. crawl forward to promote more even disc cooling -or use the E-brake because it uses a separate set of rear shoes 👍🏻

[@gamevidz24]

I have a 2011 Mercedes c300 4matic sport and the site says the zimmerman/akebono kit fits. I was just wondering if these zimmerman brakes are sized 295mm or 320mm. The local euro mechanics will charge me either 100 dollars or more or 100 dollars less depending on the size. Obviously i'm gonna buy the parts myself but i want to make sure it will fit directly... thanks

[@niagarajoe4402]

Did you take the cap off the master cylinder when you pushed the caliber piston back? Or did you leave the cap on the whole time? Thanks

[@fcpeuro]

Hi Joe, typically you can leave the cap on, however you always want to check the fluid level first before doing a brake job. If the system is pretty full with low/worn brakes, it is recommended to extract a small amount out of the reservoir to allow for fluid to come back up while compressing the pistons.

[@niagarajoe4402]

@@fcpeuro awesome thank you! I just purchased an 08 C300, insanely clean, never winter driven, 120k kilometres….not a spec of rust…amazing condition….thank you For the quick reply! I just subscribed

[@Vq_jay01]

What Kind of antiseize did you use for the hub?

[@captanarchy2]

Thank you! This video was very helpful, I was able to change pads and rotors this weekend by myself. I did NOT clean off the rotors as you said in your video, I did lube up the pad mounting brackets (my pads came with replacement clips) they didn't slide quite as freely as yours, I did not re-lube the caliper pins as they seemed to be well lubricated already. After driving to work for the first time (I did a short drive immediately after replacement), I noticed some smoking coming from the pads. Is this normal while breaking these in? Should I have cleaned my rotors in this case? One other question, after changing the pads I noticed brake fluid had dripped out onto the floor of the garage... I am thinking that when I compressed the calipers, the resevoir flooded. How could I have prevented that? and could that damage my brake lines?

[@fcpeuro]

Specifically which rotors did you install?

[@captanarchy2]

Carquest Wearever Brake Rotors - part number YH200842 shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/carquest-wearever-brake-rotor-front-yh200842/15670630-P?navigationPath=L1*14921%7CL2*16462%7CL3*15696

[@waiszeto1500]

I have a dump question. How did you jack the car up? I got the jack kit from canadian tire and it came with two jack stands which looks identical to yours. How did you place the jack stands on the jack point behind the wheel? I can jack the car up no problem, but kinda confuse how to place the jack stand on the jack point? By the way, great Video buddy! Thank you for your info. Doing my breaks and rotors next week.

[@fcpeuro]

It's best to look for the front jack pad (front center), and then place the stands on the factory pads on either side of the car. --Kyle

[@glasser2819]

these cars need a special puck adapter to fit the special jack slot...

[@Tac45Acp]

Thank you!

[@bday55]

I have a 2015 GLK, do you need to open the brake reservoir to allow the pressure to be released? I hear there's pressure sensors that might trigger a lot of problems. Thanks...

[@fcpeuro]

Hi bday55, you'll want to remove the brake reservoir to allow the pressure to escape.

[@bday55]

@@fcpeuro I thought so, thanks. Manhattan Mercedes wants $1000 just for the front brakes, friggin crooks....never trust a dealer!

[@Mrgreenman777]

I have a 2010 SLK 300 with the AMG sport suspension and wheel package. This procedure seems to be what I may need based on the looks of the replacement parts I procured. Will this work on my little frankenstein car?

[@fcpeuro]

certainly will --Kyle

[@kingofthewestmidlands4049]

great guide. Where had you placed the axle stand?

[@fcpeuro]

Check your owners manual for the best place on that one.

[@kingofthewestmidlands4049]

FCP Euro There is nothing in my manual, only the jacking points to change a wheel

[@timb7775]

@King of the West Midlands Because that's all Mercedes wants you doing to the car, they don't want you working on it. For the front use a floor jack underneath in middle, there's a jacking point. Then when raised place the jack stands at the two jacking locations. For the rear use the differential to jack it up and place the jack stands at the jacking locations.

[@VisualKeiArtist]

2012 c300 sport. Drivers side door did not have a brake pad sensor. Passenger side did. The "check brake pad wear" message went away after changing the front pads and rotors. Is there supposed to be a sensor on the driver's side?

[@fcpeuro]

No, there's only one pad sensor for the front.

[@LUISNEVESable]

Is it the same for the 2013 c250 sport sedans ?

[@fcpeuro]

We, The north, it is the same basic process.

[@KimariEnzo]

Does this installation work the same for 2013 c250 sport?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Kimberly. the install will be very similar for the C250 Sport model.

[@TheQue360]

Hey Garett I have a ?. I change the rear brake on my MB 2008 C300 and thee sensor but I'm getting a message telling me to check rear brake wear, what you think

[@fcpeuro]

TheQue360 ALthough you just repaired the rear brakes, check the front brakes to verify that they did not trigger the check brake wear light. You can use a multimeter to check both sensors and verify they are good.

[@TheQue360]

Thanks it was the sensor I change it.

[@emilybridges3775]

Do you have to change the sensor?

[@nateb4004]

I have a 08 c300 sport. Does anyone know what mm the rotors are? Most are 295mm or 300mm. I want to order some but not sure which ones I need.

[@fcpeuro]

Nathan Blockey feel free to email [e-mail] the last 8 of your VIN and I'll let you know exactly what works for your car. Most had 295mm www.fcpeuro.com/Mercedes~Benz-parts/Brake

[@lovepreetsingh-do8qc]

Torque specs ??

[@platinum53069]

Why wouldn't you turn the wheel to the left so you could access that better?

[@marioalexandro9134]

Can someone tell me if thi tutorial works for a 2016 Mercedes Benz C300 ?

[@fcpeuro]

Hello Mario, It's the same process except for the thin stamped hub rotor on the newer C300 models. You don't want to handle the rotor by the hub to prevent damage.

[@skreamz8686]

Don’t you have to bleed the brakes?

[@ismoketrack]

No need to bleed brakes during routine brake service, only when you open and introduce air into the brake line.

[@fcpeuro]

***** You be the judge, we've got the rear video right here: Mercedes Rear Brake Replacement (C300) FCP Euro also make sure you enable replies on your comments so we can respond right back to you.

[@yeoz8796]

hat abot the SBC brakes???

[@fcpeuro]

+Ye Öz SBC was CLS, E, and SL class. No C class has SBC. If you are working on an SBC can you must deactivate SBC first and then you can work as normal --Kyle

[@yeoz8796]

+FCP I have SBC, because it is a Facelift built 2011. Is it enough to close the car und SBC will be asleep. During the work at the brake you cannot open anything at the car.

[@fcpeuro]

+Ye Öz deactivate SBC to work, reactivate properly when the work is completed and you should have zero issues. --Kyle

[@xowhlindaa]

Is 2009 C300 same as 2008 c300?

[@fcpeuro]

Yes I believe it is.

[@andrewcobra2000]

All those holes in the rotor make more dust than rear rotors without any holes.

[@niagarajoe4402]

Not really….also the heat dissipates a lot faster with drilled and slotted rotors

[@quintaviabrown4382]

I actually thought the brakes would be smaller than that!

[@randyhair6513]

at 4:50-- "Alright, we're gonna smear a little ????? on the hub" APC? ATC, What?

[@randyhair6513]

+Randy Hair - never mind, anti-seize.

[@stefandusan]

I heard that if you do not disconnect the battery or if open/close doors while working on changing the brakes you might damage the car severely (something with the sensors I think) any truth to this?

[@fcpeuro]

I have never heard of that. I don't think there is any truth to it at all.

[@stefandusan]

Ok, thank you

[@stefandusan]

Do you put the car in park or neutral while you change the brakes?

[@fcpeuro]

stefandusan I'd leave it in park, just so it won't roll on you. Still make sure you jack up the car safely with the wheels chocked.

[@gigo11]

are the zimmermann rotors sold in each or in pair as it is not mentioned in the website . thank you www.fcpeuro.com/products/mercedes-brake-disc-front-c300-2044210812

[@fcpeuro]

Rotor is sold individually, you will need a quantity of 2 to replace both sides.

[@gigo11]

@@fcpeuro thank you!!

[@marcusbeck4656]

Thanks for the video.