Changing pads on w208

[gazza9911]

Hi People,

can the brake pads on a w208 (clk 320) be changed by diy ? Or do they require a tool for the abs? Applies to front and rear pads. Any advice would be apreciated.

Cheers.

G

 

[momomo]

No they can be done without any special tools and can be done in the normal method.

 

[gazza9911]

Thanks for the info.

 

[Shane10010]

yep, nice and simple

 

[the_mole_763682]

No they can be done without any special tools and can be done in the normal method.

Can anyone suggest a cheap source for front pads for the W208?
mine started to grind this morning without prior warning.
-Jim

 

[LeighW]

Can anyone suggest a cheap source for front pads for the W208?
mine started to grind this morning without prior warning.
-Jim

I'd get original MB ones, they aren't that expensive IIRC. I bought some pattern ones for mine not long after I bought it and they were rubbish. I swapped them for MB ones after about a week and binned them. Buy cheap, buy twice...

 

[SilverSaloon]

I'd get original MB ones, they aren't that expensive IIRC. I bought some pattern ones for mine not long after I bought it and they were rubbish. I swapped them for MB ones after about a week and binned them. Buy cheap, buy twice...

Yes maybe worth sticking to genuine MB pads. I replaced all 4 corners on my 124 with cheap ECP items. The rears are squeeling like hell now i used the anti-squeel paste that came with the pads. next time, i'll use copper grease like i usually do. The fronts are fine, but a different brand of pad.

the performance of the pads however appear to be fine.