Mercedes-Benz B-Class Quiz
Brakes

Replacing the rear brake pads

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PADS

REPLACEMENT

  • Raise and support the vehicle.
  • Remove the rear wheels.
  • Insert a flat-blade screwdriver between the caliper and the pad and pry to create a small clearance.
à l'aide d'une seringue aspirer le liquide de frein pouvant déborder duIf necessary, use a syringe to remove any brake fluid that overflows from the expansion reservoir when the caliper piston is pushed back.
  • Remove the lower caliper mounting bolt (Fig.15).
à la caisse de sorte à ne pas endommager le flexible.Hang the caliper from the body so as not to damage the hose.

Fig. 15
Fig. 15

  • Remove (Fig.16):
  • the pads (1),
  • the clips (2).

Fig. 16
Fig. 16

  • Push the piston back using a suitable tool (Fig.17).
pas faire déborder de son bocal, le liquide de frein.Take care not to overfill the brake fluid reservoir.
  • Check the piston seal, the condition of the piston dust boot and the disc wear.

Fig. 17
Fig. 17

When refitting, observe the following points:

  • observe the specified tightening torques,
  • replace the lower caliper mounting bolt,
  • press the brake pedal several times so that the pads return to their operating position.

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