Don't Let ANYONE Replace Your Factory Brembo Brakes Before Watching This Video. Big Brake Reality.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Workshop Repair Manuals For Your Car - bit.ly/2L2Ptj3 Use Coupon Code 10PERCENTEMO

[@jagdeepsekhon308]

LegitStreetCars isn’t that the same as WIS ?

[@LegitStreetCars]

@@jagdeepsekhon308 Yes

[@jagdeepsekhon308]

LegitStreetCars thanks... also is the rumor true with the SBC being extended to 25 years from 10 years ?

[@richardb3685]

I can't see the manual for 2016 E63, is this the right place?

[@ssfamily5422]

hey I ordered one of those Workshop repair manuals for my 09 Escalade .Under the brake section were it show how to attached the caliper it says "see special tools. We're could i find that section in manual for the correct socket size? Thanks

[@thabangramashapa1094]

Just changed my C55 brake pads now while watching this video, at first I was scared to touch anything on the car, but damn this video saved me a shit load of money. Thank you Alex

[@richardwhitaker4148]

I was a Benz trained tech and this EXACTLY how I would perform the work. Very easy and clean. I approve this message!!!! I was first skeptical because a lot of people do this very wrong. On the money!!!!!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks Richard.

[@kasper8283]

Except for the excessive amount of antiseize on the hub to avoid shaking :D - Thin layer of MB hohlraum is prefered imo.

[@BerndvonBackstein]

Richard Whitaker Do you really need to punch the discs with a big steel hammer? Poor bearings...

[@markii72]

The disc is not going to be reused, and if you go over bumps in the street that's a very similar load on the wheel bearing.

[@tardeliesmagic]

Did my 2002 Yaris and i'm no mechanic lol it was tough because it had no back plate thingy so it took ages lining it on perfectly and it move many times.I used Brembo pads online £26 in a sale.

[@DarVienasAs]

Alex, you showed to many, who thought that performance cars are scary to touch and repair, that we were all wrong and that sometimes with some things its even easier than normal cars. We learn something new every day :) Thanks, thumbs up. p.s. I would sincerely like to buy C55 you have - its awesome car with real V8 rumble.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks so much. I may sell the C55 this year to make room for other projects. Email me at legitstreetcars@gmail so I have your info when it comes time to sell. Alex

[@paikiah77]

A few comments from an ex-employee of one of the world's largest braking system supplier (also featured in your video):Great job, working on pads like this would minimize NVH. If only my customers followed all these steps, I wouldn't have had to waste so much time telling them why their pads are squealing or why their steering shakes at high speed!also, some reminders:- Always use accessories that come together with the brake pads (spring, nuts, pin, etc)- Ceramic pads do not handle high temperature as well as semi metallic - Sliding calipers must have sliding pins inspected, cleaned and greased using specific brake grease- If not replacing disc rotors, then make sure to measure minimum thickness- if replacing disc with a non-OE oiled rotor, then brake cleaner is required on the surface of the rotor- I skimmed towards the end, but was there any mention about bedding process? Gentle braking for the first 600miles/1,000km- Do not overtighten wheel nuts, or the disc rotor hub will warp.(don't use an air ratcheting gun on any brake related bolt)

[@timdegroot4159]

As an engineer I am begging you, please spread that last message about wheel nuts/bolts among the thousands of stubborn mechanics that are doing it without torque wrenches for 30 years without problems. I have had that discussion many times. The wheels have a tightening torque spec for a reason!!! depending on the bolt/stud/nut material, the hub stiffness, what the designed tasks are, etc. The specs vary massively between differet cars, so I just do not believe that a mechanic has the spec for every different car 'as a feeling in the arm because of muscle memory'. Soory, I will stop ranting for now.

[@WarpedYT]

I do mine with a screwdriver, that's it. On the Supra too.

[@patrickanthony3632]

Whoa... That easy?!

[@samspace81]

Good stuff man, did my E55 AMG Brembos a couple times, rotors once. Easy stuff but people that aren't mechanics still cant handle it man. 9 out of 10. Takes a special breed to maintain an AMG.

[@moyadapne968]

5:30 Check brake fluid level before you start compressing pistons. I've seen fluid rise and come out the lid breather. I use a clean sludge gun to take some fluid out prior to work.

[@minorityreport2125]

This video is done very well. It shows everything and explains why. Mercedes's slogan goes "Best or nothing". I own MB S Class 2013 (arguably the last cool W221 for boomers model) and while the car itself fits "Best or Nothing" perfectly I am not sure if MB Service teams in Australia do. You bring a car for service and a "concierge" (often not a technical person) and the car goes into a black hall and at the end of the day, it appears from a black hole again. If the car comes back the same or better this system works. But it often doesn't. What MB Service Department does not understand is that when it comes to S Class the mechanic should have musical ears. Because his main goal should be to constantly strive to minimize vibrations and sounds of the car to the bare possible minimum. The car plays music and only the owner knows what the music is. The mechanic does not unless he is keen to drive the car at least before and after service is done. Examples: - They have installed new brake rotors and brakes on all sides because there was slight vibration when braking. Vibrations are gone and braking is smooth but there is a gentle new sound (many people would not even pick up on it). Possibly pads very gently still touching rotors when not braking. - Later on, they have done B Service. Many "check, check, check..." and one of the checks was to check the belt. Result? New sound (many would not even pick) sounds like radio noise. Opened the bonnet and realized it comes from a noisy belt pulley. The above is not to complain. The car is great but "Best or Nothing" in my opinion supports what Alex is saying in the video that certain jobs are best done by owners. Plus I think MB Service is asking owners of MB cars to go into beautiful gardens far too often and too much trimming and cutting are not Best or Nothing for gardens. You do not fiddle with things that work.

[@FCT8306onTwoWheels]

4:24 I helped my neighbor do the front brakes on his Tacoma and that truck has the same setup with the two pins that get knocked out and the pads slide right out. Pretty cool to see for the first time, no floating caliper action. Different. My GTI and Accord calipers covered in rust, floating ones nothing wrong just rusty from sitting so long.

[@tjlovesrachel]

They are awesome because I hate stuck/rusted slides... I understand that there is a bigger initial cost but I wish it was prevalent on all cars

[@Juan_Hernandez_Jr.]

Brake job is easy when you have the right tools. When I had a garage I did brake jobs myself, but now that I live in an apartment, I just take to a shop I trust. $80 and I'm done :) Another great video!!!!

[@copperlocks1]

6:01 Please be careful with compressed air ; brake dust is harmful so make sure the area is well ventilated and wear a mask one that is rated N95 would be best.

[@SayWhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat]

oh stop crying..... it makes no health impact. unless you breathing them 20 years in a row

[@kowalskipointof7406]

You are right! Never blow brake dust! This is the first thing you learn at school! You already breathe enough dust in a workshop. Blow your nose after a day of work and watch what comes out of it ...

[@aveservices3052]

N95? *Laughs in covid*

[@deankay4434]

@Tomas Av. >It is unfortunate to get incorrect advice from a novice or no experience commentator. All manufacture require the use of a “N-95” particulate mask as the correct cleaning procedure is gloves, mask and low pressure water. The water is to be captured and returned to a disposal company. Regardless of manufacture, this is best practice for a professional service tech. Also, regardless of year, the question is on the test of 60 questions just for brakes if you take the ASE exam test, one of 8 to become recognized as certified required by some companies, required in some states and almost every state vehicle repair shop. Police, county or state vehicles, will not hire you if you’re not certified in this area and all within a year. Unless you gather dust all day in a cubicle. ASE Master Tech since 1978 - Retired

[@diggleboy]

I think my next reliable daily driver is going to be a Mercedes Benz. So easy to service yourself and straightforward too. I do my own brakes on my Acura. Mechanics try to scare me about "safety.... this.... safety.... that". I have the service manual and save myself 100's of dollars doing the work myself. I like the fixed calipers because they're more reliable than floating calipers that can seize if the slider pins get worn or contaminated if the boot cover is broken. I never knew how the AMG Brembo calipers worked until I saw this video. Much simpler design. Almost zero maintenance for the calipers and pistons. Great video, Alex! Keep up the good work and congratulations on reaching 101K subs!

[@azguitar]

Crystal clear directions from a well qualified technician. Thank you!

[@MrBoultoninAZ]

Hey Alex, I did the Brembo brake rotors and pads today on my AMG GTS. Thanks to your expert tutelage, the job went OK.

[@davidyaroch6622]

Hey Alex, really enjoying your channel. Great stuff. Regarding brakes of this setup, I would recommend that anyone doing this work give the brake pad pins a once over while they are in hand. Not sure if it happens with cars but with my Honda sportbike , I had an issue where the pins were getting notched from hard usage(track day) It was causing the rotors to overheat, Simple fix was to replace the pins. But from then on I would dress the pins with steel wool while doing any service. Again, Thx

[@LegitStreetCars]

Great tip. I've never seen any issue with the Mercedes pins but not a bad idea to take a good look since they are out anyway. Thanks! Alex

[@Leo555ZZZ]

Thanks Alex ,,excellent explanations ,,,I used this to help me replace my CLK55 AMG front two piece rotors and pads ,,,easy after your tips ,,used the first tool ,,piston compressor /pad spreader...excellent results,,,

[@DeusVolo]

Alex, because of this video you have given me the confidence and I'm gonna go do it, my brakes. What did you think I meant? I'm gonna go do my brakes because, well why the heck not after seeing this video I'm inspired and I am gonna get one of those manuals for sure.

[@Bmwguy2011]

Sanctus Vianney you should! I do my own on my 2 BMW’s and I can’t believe how easy it is. Just always remember to put something under the car in case the jack fails... you’ll do a better job than the shop. Why? Owners show more care and tlc.

[@FirearmTutorials]

Yea between him and Tasos, I've started wrenching on my AMG as well.

[@yogib37]

I just change the front brakes on a 2000 Volvo. I will be doing my 300D soon.

[@Daschickenify]

IM GONNA JUMP! jump right into the repair that is... On an actually related note, the front brake discs on my dad’s E550 weigh more than my car’s wheels, tire and all!

[@deankay4434]

Same as late 60's Datsun front disc brakes on the SPL-311 & SPR-311 roadster. What happened to applying high temperature PTFE brake grease on the retainer pins? Why is lateral run out not checked with rotor torqued in place? Most are 0.02" or less, like Acura. This allows to check both the rotor and hub. If it is off, mark it, then rotate to re-check. This eliminates pedal pulsation fixed or floating. They sell conical washers for this purpose from Kent-Moore with dial indicator on magnetic base. I have both. Check within an inch (25.4m) from the edge of the rotor while rotating slowly to assure no complaints or come-back. ASE Master Tech since 1978 / Retired

[@MaMahmod]

i started doing my own maintenance 2 years ago because i bought a mint landcruiser and i want to keep it forever and i want all maintenance done by the book. i have an incredible collection of tools now haha people think im a pro

[@mercer982]

yeah, if you just keep doing some easy brake jobs...

[@oneautowerkscustoms8883]

@@mercer982 started fiddling around with my car 3 years ago andddddddddd suddenly i own a workshop now

[@dailydistruction]

I’m upgrading to drilled Brembo rotors and Brembo brake pads this year. This video will help out a lot doing it myself. Changed the brake pads about 50,000 miles ago.

[@amg_boyy1171]

Ordered brembo too for amg and the package said made in china lol

[@bdevlin]

Just getting ready to swap mine on my Camaro at home. By the way, I’m loving the Waterboy references.

[@dennisrundle295]

Yea man way cool video on Brembo brakes, I just got an 06 subaru legacy 2.5L GT it's like a low buck turbo sports sedan. There are Brembo brakes on the front, my 1st time taking these brake calipers apart, I did not know about the pins instead took out the 4 bolts. The bottom of the caliper started leaking brake fluid, yikes put it all back together again. Had to look up Brembo brakes how do they work, how to take them apart. You did a great job showing how to change out pads, and rotors. Next time I will be ready to do the whole job with out any doubts. It was a little daunting at first, now it looks easy, thanks for the tutorial, .... Dennis

[@BlagoP]

I put Zimmermann rotors and TRW pads on my E55. I purposely didn't go with the Akebonos because I wanted that extra bite, but next time I am going with the them because I am tired of the brake dust.

[@olddavid4]

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate your approach to teaching. Concise and thorough. Merc should have put you on bonus plus six figures to stay.

[@sgoldens24]

" YOU CAN DO IT " WE CAN ALLLLLLLL DO IT ! Very nice thanks for posting , I just subscribed .

[@racereid192]

this absolutely KILLED ME hands down funniest shit ive seen this week

[@bigsparky8888]

Akebono is pricy...BUT THE BEST...also warm up your brakes before hard use...start braking earlier...zillions do not know or think along these lines...great video Bro...

[@johnday4368]

Alex, congratulations on hitting 100k users. Well done.

[@AirRyanTX]

My big brakes on my F10 M5 are stamped Brembo. Good video. This is the first thing I did on my previous E39 M5 and Z06 Corvette, swap the OE pads for no-dust pads.

[@hirayaman246]

Good video, however take care when you remove the old rotor with that hammer since its centered on the main shaft and beating will damage the shaft.....furthermore, you should always a copper wire brush, not a steel one like you did, to protect the shaft from damage.....ignoring this, in time will damage the shaft and at high speed when you brake you'll have vibrating brakes and steering wheel.... And one more thing.....Mercedes AMG doesnt recommend lubricating the brake pads back, though its not a bad practice...

[@deankay4434]

@hirayama n >High temperature PTFE Brake lubricant is sold by the tons everyday. It allow the pads baking plate to slide inside the calipers frame and if apply on the back, do it where the pads metal plate touches the pistons or frame. Yes, brakes get hot but what is 600 degrees C? Hot! I agree on the hammer thing. Just remove the holding screw, install a bolt and gently break it loose. Although the rotor is hub centered, I don’t understand the “Brass wire brush” thing! This is metal on metal, right? Not metal on toe nails. Use a wire brush to remove the rust, save your brass brush for welding brass or copper. The coating on those rotors, looks pretty. What happens when they are real hot, the hit a pot hole full of water? Heaven forbid a car wash to get your Rally dust off! I bet they get rusty if it rains...Whoops Vacuum bag the car, nope, that will cause the fuel to boil if warm! Oh well. Coated rotors = $22 dollars more, each, but pretty! ASE Master Tech since 1978 - Retired

[@hirayaman246]

@@deankay4434 Dont understand about the PTFE thing, i only said that AMG mercedes doesnt use pad lubrucants, though its a good practice. Regarding the wire brush thing, i know that the rotor is hub centered, and ive experienced ( not seen or heard) in numerous cars warping sindrome due to hub damage made by agresssive wire brushes. That hub has a lip which centers the rotor and in some cases its pretty thin and it can be easly damage.... Those are things that ive experienced and above i stated my personal opinion on that.

[@deankay4434]

hirayama n PTFE is a very high temp grease designed to help reduce noise and promote pad movement and operation. It doesn’t drip onto the friction material and wheels. It’s Teflon additive to make it high temp. 100 degrees C = 212 degrees F. If these things have such a delicate hub lip, then I wouldn’t work on one. Wire brush action on a steel hub... We are not talking grinder with 10,000 RPM wire wheel. No tech would do that, only someone who has no clue. I have thousand of vehicles the customer or their buddy who stuck BB’s in vacuum lines, plugging hoses into wrong spot ever with hose chart on the hood. It is done by factory methods or not done at all. Things change like high temp brake lube...not on friction, hammers or grinders. I could do this stuff in my sleep correctly. #1 Confirm the customers concern. #2 Locate the root cause. #3 Get authorization from the customer. #4 Repair the root cause using the manufactures recommended procedures. #5 Confirm customer concern is repaired after fixing root cause. #6 No guessing or lying to customer. #7 Repeat process with next customer. We (Techs) are paid by flat rate and no % of parts. It is based upon warranty and pays a written value regardless if you can do it faster or spend 3 hrs more, you get paid the same. This Makes You Good!

[@infowarrior911]

Absolutely brilliant video I love the channel you're a natural fella you deserve millions of followers 👍🏻

[@albaro08a]

After like 7 minutes in idk why I’m watching this video I know how to change brakes I guess want to see cars

[@devilshaircut9]

Agreed - the title is a total teaser with no hook

[@MichaelSchneiderTexas]

Good stuff, i just replaced the front brakes and rotors on my 08 C350 , made a world of difference in stopping consistency and confidence. Just brake dust is bad on these pads. May switch them out. I use FCP also , they are great for parts.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Try the Akebono pads. I really don't have any dust

[@ianbhtube]

Brake cleaner wont destroy the caliper paint, ive been working on super cars for about 15 years and clean brembo and various other painted calipers every day with brake cleaner. If it destroyed paint it would have a large warning on the can. Its essentially the same stuff they use in body shops to clean paint. (panel wipe/rapid degreaser etc).

[@blue03r6]

it will soften the paint if you use it enough on the same caliper to the point you can remove it with your fingernails. I've done it.

[@fission1110]

Brake cleaner is just Acetone and Toluene. It's literally paint remover. It will fuck up your paint, you're doing damage to the clear coat a little bit every time you do this.

[@gregdali1011]

dude this awesome video ,keep like that,I just did on my 06 clk350 and I could not believe how easy it was,and I used carbon ceramic brakes from ebay for 30$.

[@thomaspeterson8659]

I drive a 2 series BMW with the M Sport brakes made by Brembo. Blue calipers with MSport on the front and Brembo written on the back side. Only difference from the AMG pads is that they have two "ears" on each pad to grab onto and make removal even easier!

[@lawn2learn]

The ML/GLE 63 brakes are amazing. Semi metallic pads throw the craziest amount of dust. I have to be honest after watching this video I feel confident I can try it myself. Thanks again 🤙🏼

[@jackbeeler1441]

I LOVE LSC he’s always spot on

[@heelfan2010]

Great Clip again, it helps to find out why my s211 / E55 does high pitched noises after Brake disc and pad replacement. We did NOT unplug the SBC prior to work on the Brakes. Holy Moly

[@Chris-ve8ub]

Fantastic video It would be great if you were willing to do this for as many “normal” maintenance/repair stuff that would be great

[@deplorabledave1048]

I do. I did. Exactly as shown in this video. Brembo Gran Tourismo BBK kit. SIX piston and floating rotors. 2005 E46 M3 Re-use the "hat". Replace the "friction ring". Loctite and specific torque specs. BEST fluid is Castrol FRS full synthetic. 75 bucks per liter. But I used Stop Tech rotors when I had to replace mine. Perfect fit and TONS cheaper.

[@Richard_AKL]

Dude, calm down. I'm not sure why you're yelling. haha

[@loktom4068]

At least you can hear him. Lol

[@avisivam8540]

Turn down your volume lol

[@basilioi1806]

Fake personality

[@haki3353]

Mike Jones yepp.

[@imaroyaldude4954]

Goofball

[@criticaljim1]

Thank you for the heads up on the finger crush issue on the SBC system. great reminder to stay safe! thanks Alex

[@gustavsidekick4836]

I am a trainee in a Mercedes operation in Germany and found this video very interesting! 👍🏼

[@cc21playa57]

Never use anti seize near brakes! That makes noise. Use regular grease, red anti squeak on back of pads, brakekleen entire area doesn’t hurt anything and gets rid of brake dust. Regular grease on brake caliper brackets

[@amana1480]

3:23 My local garage has a machine that is attached to the discs/rotors while they are on the car, and it grinds them flat again, avoiding the need to replace discs/rotors that are warped, but not totally worn out...

[@jessie361293]

Hello from Northwest Chicago area and congrats on 100k+ subscribers.

[@peetvorster3804]

I have a Merc E320, 2003 which is in need of front brake pad/disc replacement. Lots of debate about disabling/deactivating the SBC before working on the brakes. I take it this was done before your presentation. Thanks. Peet from NZ.

[@LegitStreetCars]

The C55 doesn't have SBC but I cover SBC on the E55 in this video. You must deactivate

[@peetvorster3804]

Thanks for that. I certainly will check. Keep up the good work. Peet.

[@2x1340cc]

Didn’t watch to the end - but when you levered the pistons back in would be good practice to remove the cap on the fluid reservoir so you don’t build excess pressure. Might not be an issue on all cars - but could damage seals on master cylinder.

[@killer2600]

Only an issue if you filled your master cylinder full before replacing the pads.

[@liev535]

this is a good idea, also, if you are replacing both front and rear pads, its a good idea to do one end at a time and press brake in between so brake fluid wont spill out.

[@barrybritcher]

Crack your bleeder instead. Also helps free them for when you next do a bleed. (every two years)

[@snorman1911]

@@barrybritcher Great idea, I always crack the bleeder and push the excess out rather than back into the system.

[@MrBubba123bubba]

After watching your other videos and then finding this one all I can say is I hope you get a good vacation soon. You had so much energy talking about brake pads. The new videos are still great but you can tell that all your hard work is wearing you thin. Get some well deserved rest and keep rocking in 2023.

[@luismaya6765]

Great video bro! Right in time to replace my brakes. Keep up the awesome job.

[@nohop2008]

I 100% agree ! I have gone to MB to know the price for replacing my brake pads : $500 for Brembo parts and $800 for the whole thing installed !! I ordered on the internet ATE pads for my SLK 55 AMG and i paid them...$150 !!! I installed them on my own, it took me 2 hours within preparing them to avoid any braking noise. The braking system is now brand new and work much bettter !! I finaly save more than $750 !! Do it on your own, you can do it, it's easy and you will save a lot of money !!

[@komentierer]

6:06 Brake fluid ruins paint, not brake cleaner

[@samspace81]

I've gotten brake cleaner all over my AMG calipers and it didnt strip the paint off smartasseses lol

[@alfred7136]

@@samspace81 brakes are coated, but brake cleaner has gotten les agressive on paint.

[@SesjaZen]

he's no F clue what he is doing, this amount of anti seize can ruin side tolerance of rotor and on brand new set of brakes you will have vibrations on braking

[@taol8258]

brake cleaner can dull the finish on your caliper. Best to avoid spraying it all over if you can.

[@MrTheHillfolk]

Go spray the non chlorinated stuff on your paint. See what happens. Even the chlorinated stuff at the minimum is gonna take the wax off and make it look flat as soon as it dries.

[@cammgt3rs370]

At 6:55 Do not beat the living hell out of your rotor that is connected to the hub. You could damage your hub. I use 2 hammers and tap the lower end towards the car and the other hammer taps the upper end from the inside towards me. Works every time without damaging the hub.

[@Tacoexplorer]

Awesome video as always! Will you be ever doing any videos on BMW M cars? I had an e90 M3 and will be getting a BMW M2 Competition next month. Would be awesome if you do videos on some BMW’s!

[@LegitStreetCars]

I haven't worked on too many BMW cars but I really want to get into them as well. An M3 or M5 is in my future

[@ivanmartinez632]

LegitStreetCars e46!??!?? 😭😭😭

[@LegitStreetCars]

@@ivanmartinez632 I really want an E60!! Kind of scared of repair stuff but love the V10 and the style

[@robsteal3887]

Just bought my rotors for my AMG from those guys. Thanks for the recommendation, just saved a ton of coin.

[@cuttingedgecool7235]

This is an excellent instructional video, thank you for posting!

[@yogib37]

I love FCP EURO.. they are awesome. I have order a lot of parts from them for both of my '87 300 D & 300TD. I go to them first thing. Love them. I had a package come damage from them lost a fuel filter.. I let them know Bam not a issues sent me a new one no hassels. Great I highly recomend them and very good staff.

[@WarpedYT]

I miss making how-to videos 😔.

[@LegitStreetCars]

It was really fun. I think I'm going to do it this way instead of a fast motion time lapse

[@WarpedYT]

@@LegitStreetCars that's where I started on KZbin, how to videos. But now it's over saturated, although certain subjects like this one that are related to the video is the way to go.

[@Iwillnotbepushed]

So make some more if you’re physically able that is.

[@itsstefano8300]

Wow thanks man I just did my brakes in 40min on the floor. Recommended by me to diy for sure

[@jmayor88]

Love it! Great video, awesome resources at tips. Always great to see how efficient and simple it is to do simple things on Euros in general, and even performance Euros (without paying dealership parts costs). Thanks for the great vid, as always!

[@andrewdomenitzdmd]

Don't forget to take brake fluid out of the master if You need to before compressing the pistons back in, or you can open the bleeders and put hoses on them so that dirty fluid does not go back up into the master and then come back down when you bleed them. There is a tool that measures the moisture of your brake fluid so you know better when to bleed the whole system better than just based on time. Been doing brakes for 50 years and the damage that moisture does is very expensive. The water in the system goes to the bottom of all the piston cylinders and corrodes them which chews up the seals on the pistons in the system which causes the leaks and sometimes catastrophic failure under higher pressures. Back in the day of drum brakes, we were always replacing or rebuilding wheel cylinder kits and master cylinders because people did not change out the fluid much, and the fluid was not as good as we have now.

[@ShadowChemos]

On my 370z there are small locking pins preventing the larger pins holding the pads from sliding out. Are the mercedes ones just in there really tight so they wont vibrate out? When I got my car used, I didn't check one of the calipers and the pin was slid out a little bit. Could have been bad, I'm glad I fixed it.

[@manofweed1]

These are very similar to some earlier Porsches. The pins have little interference fit bushes that seat into their housings and need to be tapped out, as he did. Simplicity is always best.

[@elgroso806]

The pins has a thiner diameter in the middle and gets locked with the anti vibration pads shims.

[@Madhuntr]

been changing brakes on cars since im 5. My mother was a truck mechanic and everything we could we did ourselves. This video is good for all the people who think this is difficult. ONly difficulty is the stupid autmatic elctronic handbrake on some modern cars but other then that? piece of cake

[@monsterram6617]

100k! Congrats, my friend!

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks!

[@dbKXf93]

Dude your videos and links you provide are a life saver! Even better that we both have C55's!! Lol

[@woodywatson103]

When do you expect the 2019 Mercedes GLE 63s AMG Coupe' manual will be available? The E class (not GLE) stops at 2017.

[@tr5946]

Your sponsorship was the first KZbin sponsor I actually appreciated listening to. Definitely will be using WRM.

[@Moist_Handshakes]

I skip that grease. But I live in Phoenix and it really dry here. You garage a car here and it will last forever.

[@LegitStreetCars]

So jealous

[@mi16t]

LegitStreetCars i live in socal and i still use the grease

[@blackericdenice]

6:48 you cannot stretch out or damage your brake lines. They handle 1000 + psi of brake fluid.

[@brucewaynenotbatman]

Really want to jump on a e55 amg but they are next to impossible to find one in mint condition.

[@AMGDINERO]

Bruce Wayne there’s plenty

[@mallafakerii]

Glad to see this vid trynna help people as always...Thanks Alex, best channel out here! Wish i had my Mercedes to be able to change the pads myself!

[@kingofDF]

Why didn't you drywall your garage?

[@Pabloperes675]

Durability you jackle.

[@Pabloperes675]

Durability you jacklehead.

[@slowtoker714]

Alex - thank you so much for the video I probably would have been one of those with hand injuries had I not watched your video as I am replacing the pads on my 03 SL55 and wasn't aware of disabling the electronic brake thing! You are the shit Alex I have learned so much watching your videos. . . Thank you again my friend keep up the awesome work!

[@JayLang7]

Thank im first. My fav channel

[@JayLang7]

Think**

[@junglist1soldier]

I am so pissed. While I was away, my uncle worked on my AMG and swapped out my right rear caliper with a cheap remanufactured POS! Now, I'm rolling with 3 red Brembo calipers and 1 grey crap caliper. They didn't even save my old caliper. So, it's expensive to get one. I just installed Stoptech axle pack with drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads. It's such a better improvement over the stock components. Yes, I broke my brakes in which is required. I don't care what anyone says, breaking in your new brakes is essential! Don't get me wrong, I am grateful for the repairs being done but, come on now. These are men who normally work on relative's autos and they read car magazines. So, you'd think that they'd be knowledgeable about the difference between a Brembo caliper vs. an auto parts store remanufactured basic W163 grey caliper, right? There's nothing wrong with a caliper rebuild kit. I, and anyone else for that matter would have been smart enough to recognize the bright RED color of the High Performance Caliper. Yes, I would have preferred my old caliper to have remained versus the rebuilt crap caliper.

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

Good one. You realize most the people you refer to have 0 mechanical skills. Bahahaha

[@killer2600]

and 0 desire to wrench on their own Mercedes-Benz

[@yourselfdotcomlol]

@@killer2600 exactly. It's the perfect video for no one

[@alijamili95]

Best channel on KZbin

[@stevesmith8107]

Woohoo nice brakes

[@RuisuCantEatCheese]

I plan on getting the 2004 E55 or a 2012 C63 AMG, so I’m very happy that you’re around to show us how to fix most parts on your own 💪🏽

[@OneNiftyBoi]

"I'm gonna go and do it!"

[@johntorre1213]

man you're saving people a lot of money with all of these info. thank you....

[@martinhuusfelt1783]

break cleaner does NOT ruin the paint dude, haha is the best to clean any painted engine and break parts ever. DONT ANTI GREASE clean it and dont use ceramic crap buy Brembo org racing u want to be able to brake NOT be dust free - Use 1 time never ever again 1 emergency brake and the Ceramics are toast + ROTORS TOAST. DONT

[@henryramos378]

I work for TESLA, and some of them have Brembo ! Easy R&R ! Good video !

[@dexterjsullen]

But I don't have a car lift

[@LegitStreetCars]

That's ok, still super easy on jack stands. Get a little stool, relax and have fun

[@yogib37]

ha that is easy for you to say.. you are a young whipper snapper, it is hard for us old farts. LOL I dont have a lift either but Pelican Parts has some really cool portable ones I think can rasise the car up 39 inches? not sure

[@bdubblu]

This is a driveway job. Jack... couple of stands, and a milk crate to sit on is all you need.

[@ikkem8407]

You probably have the best DIY car channel on KZbin and I love your explanations

[@Big2009Gee]

Not performance brakes they are solid discs.

[@Big2009Gee]

@ekim andersom LOL keep telling you're self that.....

[@bdubblu]

Um... they are not solid discs. They are vented front and rear.

[@IHWKR]

This channel alone saves the economy hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars.

[@DJaquithFL]

I have absolutely no interest in replacing my own brakes, but nice information.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks

[@carlos64030]

Great informative video, Alex! I've been contemplating on doing a BREMBO / Corvette / CTS-V brake conversion on my '97 WS6 and it's nice to see how easy the calipers are to work on. I was pretty impressed that the guys at the parts supplier joint knew about the rear brake rotor interchangability on a one year oddball car.

[@LegitStreetCars]

One of my first videos shows the CTS V brembo brake conversion on my TA. Let me know if you need anything

[@carlos64030]

Will do... thank you, sir.

[@michaelhorstman2603]

I purchased my first Benz, a 2010 E550 non 4matic last August. Today I was driving it and noticed the break pedal felt soft. By the time I got to the store I get a warning light, low break fluid. After inspecting I notice a small puddle behind the driver side front tire. I’m assuming it’s a broke line, so I know once I fix it, I’ll need to bleed the brakes. Do you know if I need to use a computer to bleed them, or no? Thanks in advance.

[@fuzzygokoss]

Alex, just wanted to let you know that we have a new extended warranty on all SBC pumps. 2030 date unlimited miles. Figured it's an important one to mention on the SBC video.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Oh yea, it will be mentioned. Thanks!

[@timbior]

Great video!! What was the scan tool you used, thanks

[@SSB2121]

Thanks dude! 2020 Kia Stinger GT pads and rotors replacement.

[@jcmercedes9206]

Hey man, Love the content. I'm a die hard Mercedes enthusiast and have had several. Currently have a 2002 w210 e320 and have been wanting to build something different. It has an m112 and I'd like to keep it that way but maybe a m112k swap from the c32. Thank you for all the great projects and advice. Helps a ton especially because of the m112/m113 being almost identical..

[@floridatravelvideos]

These precautions you mention about relieving pressure on the pistons and disabling the parking brake, are these things I need to do on a 2013 Mercedes S550, it has AMG wheels but nothing else AMG on it.

[@floridatravelvideos]

I also want the repair manual download for my 2013 Mercedes S550 but the link is not valid.

[@blackericdenice]

2:50 did the service manual tell Samcrac to put block sealant in his Range Roger before replacing the head gasket?

[@kamalb8925]

I have worked at major german manufacturers. We are not allowed to "lube" the wheelhub...when the lube heats up the Wheel hub wil have a little room to move between the Wheelhub and the brake rotors. Witch will in turn make noises because of the the room created. especially with ceramic rotors.

[@navyfrog48]

Thank you for sharing the info on the manuals. Finally I found and specific one for my 2003 C32. Hopefully I can find the issue with My car, if I drive more than 20 miles the car stall and loose power ending in shut it down.

[@JayKay-ht8rg]

He is 100% correct. You should be able to replace your Brake Pads (and Discs) yourself. You’ll save money and if your anything like me, you’ll have the peace of mind knowing they’ve been done properly!!

[@georgim2741]

Great video. I have some cheaper alternatives for cleaning and lubricating, which does the job good. For degreaser and cleaning we can use kerosene or bbq liquid with kerosene in it. Motorcycle chains are cleaned with kerosene according to some manuals, that chains has rubber seals so they are best cleaned that way. For lubricating you can use copper paste/grease which is thermal resistant.