MERCEDES G550 BRAKE JOB DIY!

On this Mercedes G 550 we are changing the front and rear pads and rotors. In this DIY I walk you through the process and the parts needed to change these wear items on your G Wagon.
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[@gndinkins]

While you had the wheel off, you should have put a tube of waterproof grease in each front hub. Use a 14 mm allen with the braker bar to open the fitting. I do this every 25000 miles. I use a battery powered grease gun (pump) to make the job easier. This is the one thing most Gwagon owners fail to keep a check on.

[@335i101]

You want to open the up the brake fluid reservoir when you are compressing the piston back. That brake caliper press looks nice, I think I found my next tool.

[@shanelawler7689]

If you are stuck at 19:30, be sure that your parking brake is fully released. If you are still unable to remove the rotor after it has been freed from the axle (the chisel work), it is likely because the parking brake shoes (inside the hub of the rotor) are riding inside the lip created by wear. There is an adjuster located at 10 o’clock on the driver side, and 2 o’clock on the passenger side. You can access this by spinning the rotor on the axle until you reveal the larger holes in the axle. The star shaped adjuster can be spun with a flathead screwdriver to release the tension on the shoes. Push up on the driver side, down on the passenger side. These need to be readjusted with the replacement of the rotor to be just shy of grabbing, but not dragging. Good luck working on your wagon. Great video. Thanks a lot.

[@KRTLyfe]

Great contribution! Hopefully this helps others working on their Wagons! In my scenario I was fighting the good old rust gremlins of the north LOL! Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing !

[@jewviking]

@@KRTLyfe Hi Mercedes is good for many military forces!!!

[@jstdrv]

Thanks buddy, it was the same on my 560SEC and 190E. Classic benz setup

[@Ryancdavis]

Thanks for this video man! Just picked up a 2002 G500 and will be knocking this out next week.

[@KRTLyfe]

Congratulations! Awesome vehicle you are gonna love it!

[@primavera154]

Thank you for this. Very elaborate. Will be doing this on my G55 next weekend.

[@joeyd6272]

I like videos like this, extremely relaxing. Thanks 😊

[@KRTLyfe]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@bulldog7196]

Outstanding video my man!!!! I just ordered brake kit for front and rear on my G550. Never changed brakes before but I love to do my own work when possible. Thank you for such a good video.

[@KRTLyfe]

You are welcome, good luck. It is pretty straightforward as long as you don’t have to fight any rust.

[@bulldog7196]

@@KRTLyfe Thanks man. Knocked it out last week. Like you said, if was pretty straight forward, but the incredible Hulk must have put my lug nuts and my caliper bolts on. Crazy! I used that caliper spreading tool on the front but it was useless on the rear. Wouldn't fit. Had to use C clamp.

[@hazemgiballi]

Where did you order your rotors and pads?

[@bulldog7196]

@@hazemgiballi FCP Euro. They have been great to deal with. Email them what you are wanting to do and you'll get a detailed email back on exact what to order. When I finished my G Wagen brakes I ordered and replaced my wife's BMW 435i coupe brakes.

[@hazemgiballi]

@@bulldog7196 Thank you, but I meant brand of brakes not vendor. Did you go OEM or aftermarket brand from FCP EURO?

[@angusboychannel4995]

Im in Lubbock or id have you do it. Be that as it may, I will try to brave it in my garage . Great video and if I'm ever in Georgia , I'll buy you a cold one.

[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you so much! You can do it, it is a pretty straight forward job as long as you don’t have to fight any rust.

[@titus450]

Just came across your video, I have the same rig. Thank you for putting this walkthrough out there. Did you ever happen to change the spark plugs and/or coils packs on this 2013 G-Wagon?

[@KRTLyfe]

Not yet, but when I do I will make a video. Thanks for watching commenting and subscribing!

[@opticalpower]

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[@KRTLyfe]

Thank you so much 😁

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[@alialrashidi1764]

Great job ,another excellent video

[@KRTLyfe]

Thanks again! we really appreciate you watching and commenting on our videos! 💯

[@CarsIn4K]

Also good to add some lock tight on the bolts, just a suggestion;) nice details in the videos 👌

[@KRTLyfe]

Thanks for the tip!

[@michaelwillette4156]

Where did you put the support jacks? And is there a option in the menu cluster to put the car in brake pad change mode? Where the piston releases the pad? Thanks for the video!

[@KRTLyfe]

I put the jack stands under the frame. I have never personally seen that setting but it sounds like something you would need Mercedes Star to do. I was able to do it just fine the old fashion way.

[@ShinyaMizuno-e7i]

What color is your car? It's such a wonderful color.

[@valv9030]

2021 g550 needs brakes and rotors about every oil change. I got all oem parts from dealer

[@bulldog7196]

Explain the C-clamp. I don't understand that part. And do I need to take the top off my brake reservoir as others have told me to do?

[@KRTLyfe]

The C clamp is used to force the pistons back into the caliper. You can take the cover off just be careful for fluid overflow.

[@LukaszKarpuk_Hack4lk]

Can you explain where to place the jack and jack stand to lift the wheel? I know the suspension articulation is super long so jacking from frame (I heard) is not possible....thx.

[@KRTLyfe]

Depends on what you are trying to do, the surface you are trying to jack the Wagon up on and what type of jack you own. If you want to take a single wheel off it is easier to lift the vehicle by the axle close to that wheel. I would say it is safer.. once again (depending on your equipment) to lift the vehicle by the frame. You can absolutely jack your wagon up by the frame if you have the right equipment. Just to be clear the running boards are not the frame so do not lift your wagon by the running boards. I hope this clarifies any questions you might have.

[@KRTLyfe]

Please take all necessary precautions when doing this.

[@littlerock5909]

What you guys recommend getting the g55 or spending extra for the g63

[@holaoseahellooo]

nice vid I'm thinking of getting a G wagon any tips on what to look for ? thanks nice work

[@KRTLyfe]

Jordan_Crazy23 depends on what you like and how much you want to spend. The older G wagons are very solid and the suspension is firmer than the new one. They are also slower but the prices are typically really good if you can get over the older interior. The newer ones are awesome in every way except the price and the suspension is soft which I don’t really like.

[@holaoseahellooo]

KRT LYFE so you like ruff ride ?

[@KRTLyfe]

Jordan_Crazy23 i prefer the older w463 with the firm suspension. I wouldn’t call it a rough riding vehicle tho it isn’t like a Defender 90 or a 911

[@OverlandAddict]

@@KRTLyfe Suspensions can be changed! Swapped out the suspension on my 1992 350GD with OME springs and KONI Raid shocks.

[@takaronakara7270]

Don't forget 11mpg on a lucky day. Premium no less!

[@bcgelandewagen]

Don’t skip the part where you wrestle to get the rotor off that’s the most important bit on how your work with the hammer

[@KRTLyfe]

LMAO while that is true I didn’t want to bore people to death with me cursing and violently attacking a bit of metal LMAO!!!!

[@Richboy1989]

T70 ??

[@recessionproof7744]

Hey, I have a G63. I changed my brake pads and when I brake there is a squeaking noise. What can I do to stop the noise?

[@KRTLyfe]

Did you also change the rotors? On most cars and especially on German Vehicles I always change the rotors and pads for best results. However sometimes HP pads will always make some noise.

[@recessionproof7744]

@@KRTLyfe Thank you so much for your quick reply. I drove it yesterday and for some reason the squeaking noise stopped when I pressed the brakes. I don’t know why. I will keep you updated

[@randygravel2057]

I wanted to go on the test drive 😔