2016–2019 Mercedes Benz GLE on How to Replace Rear Brake Pads and Rotors | Step by Step DIY, by 8 Series Auto Services on YouTube. 30 min 41 s.
- Video length
- 30 min 41 s
- Time to do it
- 2 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 11
What you need
Steps
Park on level ground, chock the front wheels and loosen the rear wheel bolts slightly while the car is still on the ground.
Lift the rear of the car and set it on jack stands, then remove the rear wheel.
Inspect the pads, rotor surface and brake wear sensor for uneven wear or damage.
Unbolt the brake caliper and hang it aside with a strap so the brake hose is not stretched.
Pull the old pads out of the caliper bracket, then unbolt the caliper bracket.
Remove the old rotor. If it is stuck, tap it with a rubber mallet.
Clean rust and dirt off the hub face with a wire brush, then fit the new rotor.
Compress the caliper piston slowly with a compressor or C-clamp, watching the brake fluid level.
Fit the new pads and hardware, then reinstall the caliper bracket and caliper with the correct torque.
Reconnect the wear sensor, refit the wheel, lower the car and torque the wheel bolts.
Pump the brake pedal until it feels firm, top up the brake fluid and take a slow test drive.
Tips and common mistakes
Never let the caliper hang by the brake hose, as it can crack and cause a fluid leak.
Open the brake fluid reservoir cap before compressing the piston and watch for overflow.
Bed in new pads with a few gentle stops from low speed before normal driving.
Replace the wear sensor if the warning light was on or the sensor looks damaged.
Questions
Do I need to bleed the brakes after changing rear pads?
Usually not if you only compressed the piston and kept the system closed. If the pedal feels soft or you opened a bleeder, bleed the rear brakes.
Can I reuse the old rotors?
Only if they are above the minimum thickness and not scored or warped. New pads on worn rotors often cause noise and poor braking.
How tight should the caliper and wheel bolts be?
Use the torque figures in your GLE owner or service manual. Guessing can strip threads or leave bolts loose.
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