Mercedes SLK, CLK Brake Job DIY brake pad replacement

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brake pad replacement
00:35 Jack the car up
00:50 Safety + Wheel removal
01:16 Parts/Box
01:32 Brake Pad Thickness
02:10 Removal of Calliper Spring
02:50 Remove Calliper Spring
03:36 Explanation of Spring
03:50 Remove Star Bolts/Caps Removal
04:44 Remove Star Bolts
05:40 Sensor Removal
05:55 Star Wrenches/Size Needed
06:36 Turn Wheel Out For easy access
07:00 Removal of Calliper Bolts
07:51 Separate bolts from Calliper
08:17 Loosen Calliper from Rotor
09:30 Remove Calliper From Rotor
10:00 Rotor Inspection
10:16 Rotor Cleaning/Scouring
11:30 Compress Brake Pistons in Calliper
14:00 Brake Pads comparison
14:14 Brake Pads Install
14:40 Sensor explanation/removal
15:17 Sensor + New Pad assembly
15:26 Pads Install
16:10 Brake Calliper Install
16:58 Star Bolts Install + Tighten
18:00 Caps Install
18:34 Sensor reconnect
18:50 Brake Tensioner Spring Install
Step by step video: How to change your brakes on a Mercedes SLK.
Do your own brake job. Most of my videos are shot with me holding the camera. (Meaning I do these repairs with one hand... If I can do these jobs one handed, I'm sure you can get it done with both hands).. Enjoy!
#mercedesbrakes #slkbrakejob

[@stephenpace608]

Very good video. Managed to change my discs and pads on my 2001 CLK with no problems having never attempted such a job before. Thanks :)

[@mjk0117]

Great detailed video showing the entire job. Thanks for sharing. Liked and subscribed.

[@alsanchez6450]

Thank you for the video/refresher course. I changed my 320 brakes 10ish years ago and kind of forgot how to do it. I forgot about the spring. Not totally different from American brakes but, the video sure helped to refresh my memory. Thank you for the video and happy motoring to you

[@iRepairAutos]

Glad the video helped! I know what you mean by refresher... I recently had to look at my windshield wiper blade change video because when changing them recently because I hadn't done it in a while.

[@mcnobody1012]

I actually wish I'd have found this video sooner, since you're far more detail specific compared to others I found, since the intricacy of the Benz Brake assembly is different from others I've tackled in the past. Big help, thanks, keep up the good videos, this saved me a lot of aggravation.

[@iRepairAutos]

Know that my video assisted you in doing the job properly yourself and saving $$$ is why I do it. Thanks for the feedback!

[@pvanschoonhoven]

Thanks for a very helpful video! Managed to change both on my car in an hour after watching.

[@iRepairAutos]

+Peter van Schoonhoven Glad the video helped you! Thanks for the feedback.

[@QBelly]

Very thorough and helpful. Thanks.

[@BIGMEL2024]

outstanding work;great job,very helpful video!!thanks!!

[@iRepairAutos]

Thanks! Glad the video was helpful.

[@kjtp01]

Excellent video. Very clear picture and descriptions. Wished more mechanics could learn from how you do your videos on KZbin.

[@iRepairAutos]

Thanks for the kind remarks. I try to make sure my lighting and camera angles are just right. I film it myself as I'm working (harder because one hand is holding the camera) but it gives you the correct view as when you will be working on your vehicle. Please like my video and subscribe for to get notified for all new videos that I add.

[@dsskuzltd]

If a mechanic did a job like this, he wouldn’t be called a mechanic

[@vichenderson3]

Nice Job, Thanks for sharing

[@staaaajn]

Well... this is a fantastic video! My CLK W208 has exactly the same brakes. I'll try this job myself next week! Thanks!

[@iRepairAutos]

+staaaajn Glad the video was/is helpful. Let me know how the brake job goes.

[@rikkyash2353]

How did that go for you? I have a CLK C320 w208 cabriolet and I want to try this but I’m not sure where to start. Any advice?

[@mcnuggetapple]

dz money im doing mine as i type lol

[@our5girls]

Make sure you remove the cap from your brake reservoir under the hood before you start the job. When you push the caliper piston in it will cause pressure in the brake line. By removing the cap from the brake reservoir it allows the brake fluid level to rise a bit in the reservoir. You can put a shop rag around the brake reservoir cap area to absorb any brake fluid that may overflow due to the pressure. You won't lose a significant amount of brake fluid from the pressure.

[@atatexan]

Very good video, thank you. Everything he says about the SLK230 applies to the same job on the SLK320.

[@iRepairAutos]

Thanks Charles Cleaver!!! You are correct those two vehicles are the same.

[@juliangarcia1351]

Thanks for the great video!

[@MalcolmisKing]

This video is a life saver! Thank you!

[@iRepairAutos]

Glad the video helped!

[@BIGMEL2024]

great video,very helpful/informative thank you!!!

[@deadfan1559]

Hello and thank you for this video! I just subscribed to your channel. Question: how much more work is involved with changing out the rotors? Any videos of that?

[@sccarzonesccarzone5582]

Thanks I just finished my brakes, saved 180$ in a hour. Knew what I was doing just out of practice and knowing Benz specifics helped a lot Thanks again

[@iRepairAutos]

+Sccarzone Sccarzone Glad the video was helpful. Tell me what other videos you might like and I'll try to do it.

[@sccarzonesccarzone5582]

R170 rear brakes? I'm waiting on rear rotors, they have the parking drum inside if it makes any difference?

[@iRepairAutos]

+Sccarzone Sccarzone check out this video for ebrakes: it also shows how to take off and put on the rear rotors kzbin.info/www/bejne/qouWiqqDdpmIe68

[@kathleenfeuer1929]

Thank you! Video is excellent & Worked for me!!

[@iRepairAutos]

+Kathleen Feuer Glad the video was helpful!

[@RCFunTime]

Good video but you should always open your fluid reserver before compressing your pistons back and also grease the back of your new pads to eliminate squeeky brakes.

[@iRepairAutos]

Good point on opening the fluid reservoir. About the greasing the back.... I've found that it makes no difference at all either way.

[@tonwouters7493]

@@iRepairAutos i should open the bleed screw otherwise you push back fluid back to the ABS system there can be some rust or debrees in it that will fail your ABS valves is my experience

[@scarooo68]

Thanks for the use full info

[@iRepairAutos]

Glad it helped!

[@elizabethwoods8883]

Good upload thank you iRepair Autos

[@stevenagans5056]

Awesome instructional video.

[@iRepairAutos]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for the kind words.

[@sonnydayz2118]

I always replace pads & rotors at the same time. Both parts need to have a true flat surface or you will cause hot spots and cracking of the rotor and an increased braking distance.

[@frankrandise1487]

Having been in the automotive industry for almost 8 years now I wouldn't bother with the sandpaper. Best thing to do is take your rotors to a local parts store to be machined or to replace them. There's a nice fat rust lip on the end there indicating significant wear which usually indicated warping as well. I second removing the reservoir cap before compression the piston or opening the bleeder. You'll have to bleed the brakes regardless and you might as well be pushing clean fluid through! Great video though!

[@tysamuels]

You wouldn’t need to bleed the brakes if you didn’t disconnect the fluid line though? Agree on resurfacing or replacing the rotors. You can see the sandpaper application isn’t even just by looking at the video.

[@jujagthemag]

I will be changing my CLK 01'. Do you have any vids on roots and caliber repairs? Very helpful and encouraging. On these cars that's s mean savings to do yourself. Also you can buy upgraded parts due to savings. Thanks

[@iRepairAutos]

I have found that calipers are too cheap to repair. Brand new/high performance aftermarket calipers are cheaper than oem. Also, if you really want to save you can get used calipers at the junkyard (not my recommendation)

[@eriknobles3946]

u kno wat size torx for the front caliper on a 07 mercedes e550

[@lacigoy6661]

thank you buddy ! you helped !

[@iRepairAutos]

Glad the video helped!

[@12345mike6789]

thanks man, this was helpful. It took only 10 minutes per side on the fronts.

[@iRepairAutos]

+Mike's DIY Projects & More Sweet! That's quick and saves $$$ Glad the video helped.

[@garylaird1698]

L A AL À@@ Stockings

[@stevenparker1063]

don't forget to take the top off the brake reservoir before compressing pistons back into Caliper

[@fernandodiomampo6576]

Thank you sir ,

[@BMags1]

Great video, thanks for posting. Exactly what I was looking for. First I've seen the piston compression tool used, very handy tool.

[@iRepairAutos]

I'm glad the video helped you out!

[@pedropartida1913]

You forgot caliper lube at the friction points and on the calipers pins. but good job.

[@kevinjamesday]

Just a thought - wear a headlamp when filming so you have better light quality for the video and to make your life easier. You will still need a hand-held at times, but it will help you make better video's. Thank you for your hard work making this!

[@iRepairAutos]

kevinjamesday Thanks for the suggestion bro. I will get a headlamp.

[@chrisyuenger7361]

Great video. Is the procedure the same doe a SLK 55 AMG?

[@iRepairAutos]

+Chris Y extremely similar.

[@Honduranpapii]

thank you man ! gona try this on my chrysler crossfire . do you have to grease anything ? or do anything else that wasnt mentioned in the video? is the c clamp alright to compress the piston?

[@iRepairAutos]

You don't have to grease anything. Grease will attract brake dust and other debris from the roadside. The C clamp is alright to compress the piston. Not sure if I mentioned in the video, remove the brake reservoir cover to allow it to breath easily when you compress the piston. Good luck!

[@Mitutumuch]

thanks for all of these videos they help so much!

[@desireemitchell9906]

Do you grease the back of the pads?

[@angelicalopez8751]

Awesome video!! Could you tell me how to determine weather the sensor needs replacing or not?

[@angelicalopez8751]

*whether (not weather; darn autocorrect)

[@iRepairAutos]

If your brake pad warning light did not come on then you don't need to change the sensors. If it did come on then you need to buy new sensors and install. The sensors get ground down and create contact which triggers the light. The light will stay on until the new sensor is replaced. No other action is required to turn the light off other than changing the sensor. Once the light is on, you can visually look at each sensor to see which one needs replacing. I should create a video on this....

[@angelicalopez8751]

+iRepair Autos this was super helpful!! Thank you for the thorough answer. The MB dealership quoted $650 for my SLK 280. AutoZone = about $100 total for front back brake pads and sensor plus your DIY video. Thanks a lot!

[@iRepairAutos]

I'm glad you found the video helpful and most importantly that you saved yourself a $550... Sometimes you save even more in the long run when you do it yourself. I have found mechanics "mess" with vehicles and cause other problems that they then tell customers about and scare them into doing the repair. Subscribe for more Videos.

[@angelicalopez8751]

+iRepair Autos subscribed :)

[@jondoeman732]

I know this video is old but I've been trying to find these brake pads for clk430 this car its hard the shape I can't find that no store has it in stock not national not Napa not AutoZone can somebody please tell me where

[@jondoeman732]

My friend I appreciate you putting a heart on it but you didn't answer my question I really do need help I'm hoping you will

[@markhopkinsphoto7257]

Well done video. A little tripod may help with filming though. The guy at the auto parts store said that I need new sensors because the pads were so worn that it activated the sensor. Any truth to that? They were only a couple of bucks each so no biggie either way.

[@iRepairAutos]

Once the sensor is activated they have to be changed.

[@roxanne7169]

This was a great video, thank you for posting it. I couldn't see nor hear any mention of the model year SLK you're working on. Mine is a 2005, and I cant imagine a big difference. What year is this one?

[@iRepairAutos]

+roxanne7169 mine is a 2000. There is not a whole lot of differences in these cars when it comes to the brakes. Thanks for watching!

[@jerryc2613]

How do you grease your caliper pins?

[@iRepairAutos]

+Jerry C Apply grease to the pins with your hands. (wear gloves)

[@canoeshoe]

what is the recommended change interval?

[@iRepairAutos]

As often as required... The wear sensors will let you know when they absolutely need to be replaced. However I've seen some sensors not work. Its best to visually inspect them I would say every oil change...

[@jsomaniax]

what grit sandpaper did you use?

[@iRepairAutos]

You should use grits anywhere from 80- to 120-grit sandpaper. Thanks for watching and asking. Subscribe and like the video if it was helpful.

[@jsomaniax]

***** subscribed and liked, thanks for your help!

[@medowatcher]

put speed on 1.25 or 1.5..

[@bmwslk230]

You have mounted the sensor in the wrong way. The cable has to face toward the enginebay. Otherwise the cable will be worn by the brakedisk.

[@iRepairAutos]

thanks for your feedback but the way I've shown is the correct and only way.

[@Botticelli319]

More like a what not to do…

[@kuei12]

Great tutorial. I notice that you cut out the 30 minutes of cussing while trying to get that damn spring in the bottom hole. BTW...if you do the rotors you do not have to mess with those T45 screws. Just remove the 2x 18mm head screws and the entire assembly comes right off. Actually, much easier. I had one hell of a time trying to get the rotors off the hub. Had to heat up the center and the pry them off with my $19.95 China jack handle. I placed the handle between the back of the rotor and the 18mm bolt ear. Beating it with a hammer did nothing.

[@Pasthim]

Kill me now! Just get on with it, it's excruciatingly slow.

[@iRepairAutos]

+Ross Meigh lol.. agreed. Set the play speed to a faster rate.

[@Barti33]

Was für ein Hobbyschrauber, keine Bremsenreparatur Paste, billigstes Wekzeug und Schrauben so nach Gefühl anziehen. Da darf sich keiner wundern wenn die Bremsen irgendwann versagen. Und warum schleift er an der Bremsscheibe rum aber entfernt nicht den Dreck am Bremssattel ?

[@iRepairAutos]

+Holger Zacharias lehre mich, wie man es richtig zu tun ... LOL