Pad Change C200K

[Paulopt2248]

I want to change the front pads on my 2004 C200K as I am unable to locate a workshop manual (the car has the "sports package" with larger calipers and Mercedes Benz lettering across them) I need to know what size the 4 bolts holding the calipers are?...whether they are torx or allen key? any advice on the procedure would be appreciated, or links to such information.

Paul:

 

[television]

It depends on the make of the caliper, it will be 18mm or a 7mm Allen key.

You can put your hand to the rear and feel what you have, either the 2 bolts or the 2 pipes with a rubber bung in the ends, they use the 7mm key

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

On car with sports package the pads are held in by 2 pins. knock them through, squeze back the pistons and change the pads!!

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Dont touch the 4 trox bolts as they hold the caliper togther!!! undo them and your in big trouble!!

 

[television]

On car with sports package the pads are held in by 2 pins. knock them through, squeze back the pistons and change the pads!!

I should have read that better, before I posted, only the pads

 

[Ellsy Tanners]

Your only human mate!!!!

 

[Paulopt2248]

Thanks Guys,

For the advice...its all about having the confidence to give it a go!!...I have done disc and pad changes before on other vehicles... (including a 190E some years ago that needed new pads every 7,000mls or so, however gently it was driven) but in the absense of any manual to follow..I am working blind here. I now realise that the 4 torx bolts holding the caliper together are not to be touched (thanks for the warning) when the pads are taken out. If its just a matter of knocking out the retaining pins and removing the springs etc..it might prove to be an easier job that some I have tackled before..

Thanks again, Paul