Caliper bracket bolts

[Funkyboy]

Hi all,
Before I change my front discs on my 14plate E250 can anyone inform me how difficult is it to remove the caliper holder bracket as I will be using a trolley jack and axle stands so won't have that much leverage.
Thanks

 

[Trev1964]

Decent breaker bar will do it no problem.

 

[Blobcat]

As per above, also turn the steering to improve access (just be mindful of the vehicle moving sideways if you’ve only jacked up one side)

 

[ajlsl600]

20 min a side incl cleaning disc seat.. V important. Wot u pay for discs. I hav that pleasure commin. Now discs 2x previous and now made of butter!!!

 

[onefortheroad]

I use a 19mm spanner and a 4 lb mash hammer to shock them loose , if it's locktighted it'll be a pita all the way off .

 

[Funkyboy]

20 min a side incl cleaning disc seat.. V important. Wot u pay for discs. I hav that pleasure commin. Now discs 2x previous and now made of butter!!!

I got a set of TRW (what was factory fitted on mine) disc and pads from the auto doc app. Way cheaper than anywhere else. They have all brands

 

[brandwooddixon]

Done mine about three weeks ago.
A long breaker bar and turning the steering to full lock to give better access required.
On my CL the bolts are Loctited and torqued to 180Nm! I don't know what they'd be on your E class.
Remember to put a touch of thread lock on when refitting.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

Working on the drive makes things harder, you have very little room .My caliper bolt was tight .Without room i was stuck .So after so many failed atempts i came up with a small bottle jack under a good ring spanner ,,jack up the spanner untill the bolt come loose