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Safety first
Park the 2015-2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class level, chock the opposite wheels, loosen lug nuts slightly, then raise and support securely on jack stands.
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2015–2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
2015-2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class - Brake Pads
🔧🔧🔧 Advanced
1-2 hours
$80 DIY
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Parts You Need
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Total Cost
$75.00
| Part Name | Part Number | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brake Pads (axle set) | — | $45.00 | |
| Brake Lubricant (caliper slides/pins) | — | $8.00 | |
| Brake Cleaner Spray | — | $7.00 | |
| Brake Hardware Kit (if needed) | — | $15.00 |
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow these steps carefully
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Remove the wheel
Remove the wheel on the axle you are servicing on the 2015-2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Keep lug nuts organized.
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Remove the caliper
Unbolt the caliper on the 2015-2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, hang it with a wire/hanger so the hose is not strained, and remove the old pads and hardware.
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Clean and lubricate
Inspect the rotor surface on the 2015-2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Clean bracket/slide areas with brake cleaner and lubricate slide pins lightly with brake-safe lube.
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Compress piston and install pads
Compress the caliper piston carefully (watch the fluid reservoir), install new pads/hardware correctly on the 2015-2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, reinstall the caliper, and torque fasteners to spec.
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Reassemble and bed brakes
Refit the wheel, torque lug nuts, lower the 2015-2024 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, pump the brake pedal until firm, then bed the pads with several moderate stops in a safe area.
All Done!
Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Installing pads backwards or on the wrong side
- • Forgetting to compress the piston before reinstalling the caliper
- • Not lubricating slide pins with brake-safe lube
- • Skipping the pedal pump after reassembly
- • Reusing heavily worn rotors when scoring is deep
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