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Replacing Rear Brake Discs and Pads

Model: Mercedes Classe C W203 - Years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Brake rotors

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Lift the vehicle on suitable jack stands and remove the rear wheel; use a punch to extract the retaining pin for the pads, slightly retract the piston, and remove the old pads; then remove the brake caliper and the retaining bolt for the disc from the hub; take off the disc from its seat and install the new one after cleaning both the hub and the disc of protective oil; tighten the retaining bolt for the disc to the hub, reposition the caliper, adjust the parking brake using the appropriate adjuster, insert the new pads, and reinstall the retaining pin.


Updated on 11 February 2026 by ScegliAuto


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