Getting ready to replace rear rotors and pads. Noticed the left rotor was scored an will need to be replaced.

Autozone had a Duralast brand, are these a quality part? I want a quality brand, any suggestions?

I called the local Mercedes dealer who quoted me $73 for each rotor and $96 for pads. When I asked about the sensors, he said this model/VIN didn't have the sensor. I see post where all reference a sensor. Could this be an early model without sensors?

By the way, the brake wear light warning light never came on. maybe a buld is out.

 

i dont think the 97s had rear brake sensors. but iff you see a round single pin plug at the rear caliper then it might.

 

Good brake pad brands.

AKEBONO
BOSCH
GENUINE MERCEDES
PAGID
TEXTAR
ATE
TEXTAR EPAD CERAMIC
JURID



Pelican Technical Article: Mercedes Benz - Replacing Brake Hoses

Pelican Technical Article: Mercedes Benz - Rear Brake Pad and Disc Replacement

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Brake wear sensor, FRONT, x2
MB# 1265402017

Brake Disc, front
MB# 210 421 25 12

Brake Disc, rear
MB# 210 423 10 12

Brake Pad Set, FRONT
MB# 003 420 29 20

Brake Pad Set, REAR "With 2 Retaining Pins"
MB# 004 420 16 20

Brake Pad Set, REAR "With one Retaining Pin"
MB# 004 420 16 20


Roy@PelicanParts.com

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Thanks for the information. The DIY instructoions will be a big help.

 

Plan to replace the rear rotors and pads this weekend. Purchased the pads from the local Mercedes dealer and noticed no anti-squeal lubricant was included.

Is that by design? Should anti-squeal lubricant be used? If yes, any particular brand recommended?

I had an Audi on which I always had to use anti-squeal lubricant.

 

IMO it is not needed, unless you autocross or drive very HARD.


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Thanks. Appreciate the info.

 

Having trouble getting the disc off the hub. I backed the emergency brake aduster wheel as far as it could go. Even turned it the opposite it way to be sure and it put more drag on the disc.

Is there another tip? Tapped the face and around the bolt circle with a rubber mallet.

 

Did you remove the alignment "Allen screw" from the hub face of the rotor?

If you did:
Beat the junk rotors with a five pound sledge to break them loose.
When they are loose on the hub, treat them as a giant nut, and try to unscrew it from the brake shoes.

roy@pelicanparts.com

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I was able to get them off (3lb sledge) prior to reading your tip. Thanks for the advice anyway. I' had no problem with backing off the e brake star screw. I'll remember the "giant nut" tip if I have a problem the next time.