Brake pads on my Mercedes A class

New cars always need more maintenance, on the other hand there are more or less essential ones. In this article, we will look at the maintenance process that is vital to your safety while driving. Actually, we are going to show you how to change the brake pads on a Class A Mercedes car? To do this, in the first step we will find out why you need to change the brake pads on your car, and in the second part we will find out what is the method of replacing the brake pads on your Mercedes AI class and, finally, what is the price of this component.

Why change brake pads from my Mercedes A class?

Before we learn how to replace your car's brake pads, we'll start our page detailing what brake pads are for and when they should be replaced.

The function of the brake pads on a Mercedes A class

The brake pads of your car are essential for the good handling of your Class A Mercedes. They are the ones that guarantee the braking performance. These are the pair of metal pads that will grip the brake discs when you step on the brake pedal to slow down and stop your Mercedes A-Class and need to be replaced regularly to maintain maximum braking power.

When to replace the brake pads of your Mercedes A class?

And now we will explain to you how to know if your Class A Mercedes brake pads need to be changed. Keep in mind that depending on the use of your car (for example, in the city or on the highway), the wear of your brake pads will be very different. In fact, if you wear braces regularly, they will shorten their lifespan. We believe that in general, the life of the brake pads in a car is between 10 and 000 kilometers. However, there are certain indicators that should tell you about your car's brake pad wear:

• A screeching sound.
• Significantly longer braking distance.
• Brake Vibration: If this applies to you, but your brake pads are in good condition, read our Mercedes A-Class Brake Vibration content page to determine the source of the problem.
• Brake pedal too hard or too soft...

If you have any of these symptoms, feel free to check the condition of your brake pads yourself by taking the front wheels apart and checking their condition, or by going directly to a shop.

How do I change the brake pads on my Mercedes A class?

Now let's move on to the section that intrigued you the most, how to change the brake pads on your Mercedes A-Class? Below we explain the basic steps you need to follow to properly replace your vehicle's brake pads:

• Buy brake pads designed for your Mercedes A-Class using your vehicle registration to ensure they fit your vehicle when ordering from a specialist website or shop.
• Put the car on jackstands (be careful, apply the parking brake, shift gear and loosen the bolts of the wheels you want to drive before lifting the car).
• Remove the relevant wheels.
• Before removing the caliper clamp, consider using a flathead screwdriver to clamp between the pad and disc to push the piston completely out of the caliper, otherwise you won't be able to install new brake pads.
• Usually, thanks to the large Torx bit, you will have to unscrew 2 screws to be able to change the brake pads on your car and thus remove the brake calipers.
• Once you remove the clamp from the caliper, you can safely remove the two old brake pads and replace them with new brake pads.
• Before installing the brake calipers on a Class A Mercedes, make sure they are in the correct position.
• Remember to completely block the wheels on the ground or your transmission will fail.
• In conclusion, keep in mind that the brake pads must break between 500 and 1000 km, so the first 100 km you should drive very carefully and cautiously until you reach 500 km.

That's all, now you know how to change the brake pads on a car.

How much do brake pads cost for a Mercedes A class?

Finally, the last section of our content page is about the operation of replacing the brake pads on your Mercedes A-Class. This is just to give you an idea of ​​the price of the brake pads on your vehicle. Depending on the trim of your car (sporty or not) the pads will be different and on the other hand the price will also change most of the time on an internet site like Oscaro it will cost you between 20 and 40 euros a set of 4 brake pads, here you can find the entire range of brake pads for your car. The advantages of this type of site are the choice, the price and the service you get. Finally, if you go to a workshop or a specialty store, you can find a set of gaskets for 30 to 60 €.

If you want more Mercedes class A lessons, go to our Mercedes class A category.