Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles
Car tutorial (Do it yourself) Motorcycle tutorial (Do it yourself) Frequently Asked Questions

How to Replace the Brake Pads in the Smart 451

Model: Smart Smart 451 - Years 2007-2015
Part: Brake pads

In today's video, learn how to replace the brake pads in the second series Smart. First, it is recommended to lift the vehicle on a ramp or jack; before doing this, loosen the wheel bolts where you will be working. Once done, raise the car and proceed to completely remove the wheel. Next, work on the brake pads, removing the worn components, then replace them with new units. Once this is done and everything is verified to be okay, complete your current job by refitting the wheels and tightening the retaining bolts.

Updated on 27 June 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Removing Rear Brake Pads on Smart Fortwo
Removing Rear Brake Pads on Smart Fortwo
Smart (2007-2015 / 451) Replacing damaged brake pads on a Smart Fortwo? Here’s how to remove them. Lift the car on a column lift to the desired height, then remove the wheel…
How to Replace the Rear Brake Shoes on the Smart
How to Replace the Rear Brake Shoes on the Smart
Smart (2007-2015 / 451) To replace the rear brake shoes on the Smart, lift the car with a jack so that the corresponding wheel is off the ground. This will allow you to unsc…
Change Brake Pads on Smart Fortwo
Change Brake Pads on Smart Fortwo
Smart (2007-2015 / 451) Replace the worn front brake pads on the Smart Fortwo. Remove the front wheel, unscrew the caliper locking bolt, and remove the caliper from the whee…

Other guides you may be interested in

How to Reset the Central Locking of the Volkswagen Golf 4?

If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos