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I have changed pads 3 times and discs twice with that setup on my W212. The pads are very easy - you need to push the calipers pistons back by using leverage on the inner sides of the pads. Once the pistons are back knock out the slide pins using a suitable punch tool. These can be stuck and...

Have you checked engine mounts? When my mounts were changed and the right side mount failed shortly after - the car felt like it was about to stall when slowing down. The was also some vibration present too. May not be related but worth checking?

Thanks - is that replacement with MB arms or lemforder?

My indie Alex Crow will be fitting these and they have a press to do this. tx

Bit confusing the vin diag shows it as cross member. I had the front lower control arms replaced yesterday, so I'm guessing you are correct. thanks

Thanks - I had new lower ball joints fitted a month or so ago and the bushes in these are the only original bushes remaining. I had the other control arms changed yesterday but still have a creaking noise when steering and moving off when stationary and reversing. I'm hoping replacing these...

On the cross member numbered 300 can the bush be swapped out rather than replacing the whole arm? If so does anyone have a part number for it? Thanks

The febi mount which was fitted last week had collapsed, leaking fluid so the engine was basically sitting on metal Replaced with an MB mount and problem solved. The febi mount lasted less than 40 miles.

I had all 3 mounts changed this week - not MB mounts but 2 febi engine and lemforder gearbox mount. The original mounts were shot, but I can't say I noticed any undue vibrations - except when cold starting. On the drive back after fitting, the car felt super smooth. When restarting after a few...

Are W212's subject to this recall?

My seals were changed around 90k - car is a 2012 model. Now on 180k

Should this be something that's done routinely? I'm on 176k and still on original fluid. How easy is it to do?

This is how it looks the first picture still has the screen protector on - I had to remove the screen to fit an external mic, second picture is fitted and screwed in.

Yes I DIY'd. The hardest part was refitting the command unit with the extra wiring loom. Aside from that it was pretty much starightforward.

I've installed this: MERCEDES BENZ E CLASS W207 W212 GPS BLUETOOTH WIFI ANDROID CARPLAY YOUTUBE NETFLIX It really adds a modern look to the interior. I'm still getting to grips with it as it can do so much. I tend to use carplay for calls and streaming but the android section can do much more...