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Question: How do you replace front brake pads?

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martos, North Aurora, IL, August 14, 2010, 11:06
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I removed the tires and notice the two screws at the back of calipers. Am I suppose to remove those before I can pull out the brake pads? Rotors are still good, so no need to remove them.

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    Bret Bodas August 14, 2010, 12:11
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    I'm afraid to answer questions like this because if you can't figure this part out, will you be able to replace the brake pads safely? Get a repair manual and read up on the repair BEFORE tearing into a job you're unfamiliar with. Some of these MB's brake systems can seriously injure you if you don't know what you're doing!
    Here are a few options for an online manual:
    http://bit.ly/mitchell_repair_manuals_online
    AllData: http://bit.ly/alldata_repair_manuals
    http://bit.ly/Bentley_Repair_Manuals
    Good Luck and be careful!

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    olllie June 20, 2011, 04:26
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    undo two bolts on back of calipers then lift off mine has four piston brembos fitted not sure if all 430 have them, then you knock two pins out holding pads take note how spring holding pads is positioned then pull sensor out of pad

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