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Replacing the Rear Brake Pads on a Mercedes A

Model: Mercedes Classe A W169 - Years 2004-2012
Part: Brake pads

Replacing the rear brake pads on your car? Let's see how to replace the rear brake pads. Lift the vehicle with a jack to the desired height, then remove the wheel with the respective bolts. Unscrew the caliper lock bolt, remove the caliper from the wheel hub, use a screwdriver to detach the pads from the caliper, remove the brake caliper, and then the rotor. After installing the new pads, tighten all the bolts. Reinstall the wheel after the replacement and test the operation of the rear brakes.

Updated on 27 March 2026 by ScegliAuto

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