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How to Replace the Front Brake Pads on a Mercedes A-Class

Model: Mercedes Classe A W176 - Years 2012-2018
Part: Brake pads

Before you begin, lift the front of your Mercedes A-Class. Start by removing the front wheel by loosening the lug nuts. After this, remove the bolts that secure the brake caliper to the brake rotor, then pull it away slightly. At this point, move the brake caliper aside. Once the brake caliper is out of the way, you will access the brake pads, which you need to unclip and remove the front brake pads, completing the disassembly. To install the new pads on your Mercedes A-Class, reverse these instructions, and the replacement will be complete.

Updated on 29 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

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