Now that I have taken several trips with the GLC I really like these pads! They are quite, smooth, and grab well, perhaps better than the oem pads. I’ll report back later with a dust report after a few more miles.
@@SWilson-o7t Sorry to hear. What brand pads did you use? Did you use the anti seize lubricant on the moving parts including plate on back of pads? Did you do all 4 wheels? My car and another one I did are still good over a year later.
I also have a 2018 GLC43 but only have 13K miles on it. Nice to see that at 30K miles those pads have so much left to them...One question though, don't you have to put the brakes into maintenance mode before you work on the front brakes?
@@user-ud7fk1bl4g Yes, if the pads are worn down to the pad sensor the circuit is completed and the warning will trigger. Once new pads are installed the sensor will not touch and the warning will go away. I would replace the wear sensors along with the pads since they now have been ground down.
very helpful video! thanks! I saw on your black GLC, you used caliper reset tool - is it worth to get one? Also you slide flat screwdriver between pads and rotor - is not going to damage the rotor surface that way?
Glad the video helped! The caliper compression tool was very helpful on the rear. On other cars I have taken the caliper off, slide a pad back in, and use a C-clamp to compress the piston. Not sure that method will work on the GLC. I bought the compression tool at harbor freight when I did rears on a Honda Accord which requires the tool to screw the piston back in. So now I have the tool and use it. On the fronts you won’t damage the disk - it is very hard steel.
Anyone know how much the dealership charge to replace rotors and brakes per axle for this model? Wondering since I am looking to possibly purchase this car…..
I have the GLE 43 just a bigger version of the GLC model and my first front brake job was easily $1500 from the dealership. Once I looked over the bill its the same thing as that $1500 A & B oil change the parts are a decent price but they kill you to death with that HOURLY RATE !!! . Now I always ask my service manager to tell his boss to give me a deal on that rate charge and usually I get a small one. But the truck still under warranty and the dealer gives 2yrs warranty on anything they repair or replace. If you don't have a factory warranty to worry about voiding you can give AUTONATION MOBILE SERVICE a look up on the internet. I have them take care of the brakes on my BMW for way cheaper than the dealership since its out of warranty and they provide a warranty for the part and work plus they come to my hs to take care of it. Gd luck 😊
If you go with Mercedes parts, and purchase them after market, expect $900 per front rotor, $700 per rear rotor. Pads about $100 front and $100 rear. Then consider a couple hours of labor. You may get away with $3,500 to $4k when all is said and done. You may be able to get a different brand rotor and pads. Brembo makes a nice rotor, but always get the Ceramic pads.
We have the same brake system, just wondering, does the Promax pad give you direction indications which is inside, which is outside? Seems you are using the old shim?
I don’t recall any direction indicators. Perhaps only one pad had the hole for the wear sensor which is on the inside? Yes, I did use the old shim. Another commenter said I should have lightly lubed the shim to prevent brake noise. Probably correct although I have had no further brake noise on my car.
@@edshandymantips4862 I see, thank you. I did put some brake grease on the both sides as well as the shim side, per lots of youtubers do. I did not pay attention to the directions, as my Promax has no direction indications. I will change the sensor to the inside pad as well.
I hope mine are this easy. The 21 glc43 is crap. 2 sets of tires due to crabbing at 30k miles and rear brakes worn out before the front. Absolute garbage
I follow glcforums.com and lots of discussion on the crabbing issue over many years. www.glcforums.com/search/48402/?q=Crabbing&o=relevance Fingers crossed I don’t run into this when I put on my first set of new tires. My car also emits an antifreeze smell which dealer told me is normal. I told them they should put that fact in their sales brochure!
The rear brake pads wear out much quicker than the fronts on these cars (and many other newer cars) due to the rear brake-based vectoring control. When turning, the inside rear brake is applied to help the car pivot around a corner.
DIdin't you pay attention at the beginning of the video? He said that the brakes were making a vibrating, squealing noise. He even demonstrate it while backing out of his garage.
Now that I have taken several trips with the GLC I really like these pads! They are quite, smooth, and grab well, perhaps better than the oem pads. I’ll report back later with a dust report after a few more miles.
Mine does the exact same thing when backing up all the time even with new ones
@@SWilson-o7t Sorry to hear. What brand pads did you use? Did you use the anti seize lubricant on the moving parts including plate on back of pads? Did you do all 4 wheels? My car and another one I did are still good over a year later.
It was a great demonstration, thanks Ed for sharing it with us!
Basically the same as replacing pads on a Brembo caliper with the addition of a couple sensors and clips👍👍
Is the rear brake pad change the same in your glc 300 as it is for the glc 43 amg?
I also have a 2018 GLC43 but only have 13K miles on it. Nice to see that at 30K miles those pads have so much left to them...One question though, don't you have to put the brakes into maintenance mode before you work on the front brakes?
Maintenance mode retracts the rear parking brake mechanism. So only for rear brake work.
What about the warning message (break pads needs to be replaced…) on cockpit display, will it disappeare after the pads are changed?
@@user-ud7fk1bl4g Yes, if the pads are worn down to the pad sensor the circuit is completed and the warning will trigger. Once new pads are installed the sensor will not touch and the warning will go away. I would replace the wear sensors along with the pads since they now have been ground down.
very helpful video! thanks! I saw on your black GLC, you used caliper reset tool - is it worth to get one? Also you slide flat screwdriver between pads and rotor - is not going to damage the rotor surface that way?
Glad the video helped! The caliper compression tool was very helpful on the rear. On other cars I have taken the caliper off, slide a pad back in, and use a C-clamp to compress the piston. Not sure that method will work on the GLC. I bought the compression tool at harbor freight when I did rears on a Honda Accord which requires the tool to screw the piston back in. So now I have the tool and use it. On the fronts you won’t damage the disk - it is very hard steel.
Anyone know how much the dealership charge to replace rotors and brakes per axle for this model? Wondering since I am looking to possibly purchase this car…..
I have the GLE 43 just a bigger version of the GLC model and my first front brake job was easily $1500 from the dealership. Once I looked over the bill its the same thing as that $1500 A & B oil change the parts are a decent price but they kill you to death with that HOURLY RATE !!! . Now I always ask my service manager to tell his boss to give me a deal on that rate charge and usually I get a small one. But the truck still under warranty and the dealer gives 2yrs warranty on anything they repair or replace. If you don't have a factory warranty to worry about voiding you can give AUTONATION MOBILE SERVICE a look up on the internet. I have them take care of the brakes on my BMW for way cheaper than the dealership since its out of warranty and they provide a warranty for the part and work plus they come to my hs to take care of it. Gd luck 😊
If you go with Mercedes parts, and purchase them after market, expect $900 per front rotor, $700 per rear rotor. Pads about $100 front and $100 rear. Then consider a couple hours of labor. You may get away with $3,500 to $4k when all is said and done. You may be able to get a different brand rotor and pads. Brembo makes a nice rotor, but always get the Ceramic pads.
We have the same brake system, just wondering, does the Promax pad give you direction indications which is inside, which is outside? Seems you are using the old shim?
I don’t recall any direction indicators. Perhaps only one pad had the hole for the wear sensor which is on the inside? Yes, I did use the old shim. Another commenter said I should have lightly lubed the shim to prevent brake noise. Probably correct although I have had no further brake noise on my car.
@@edshandymantips4862 I see, thank you. I did put some brake grease on the both sides as well as the shim side, per lots of youtubers do. I did not pay attention to the directions, as my Promax has no direction indications. I will change the sensor to the inside pad as well.
What year is your car
2018 purchased November 2017
I hope mine are this easy. The 21 glc43 is crap. 2 sets of tires due to crabbing at 30k miles and rear brakes worn out before the front. Absolute garbage
I follow glcforums.com and lots of discussion on the crabbing issue over many years.
www.glcforums.com/search/48402/?q=Crabbing&o=relevance
Fingers crossed I don’t run into this when I put on my first set of new tires.
My car also emits an antifreeze smell which dealer told me is normal. I told them they should put that fact in their sales brochure!
The rear brake pads wear out much quicker than the fronts on these cars (and many other newer cars) due to the rear brake-based vectoring control. When turning, the inside rear brake is applied to help the car pivot around a corner.
@@kingsalami142 Thank you for sharing that
Your pads are just fine. I don't know why would you replace them?? They're about 30% used only.😲🦧👀
I have a 2019 and i replace the pads and they squeak for two weeks then it went away
The backs of your pads most likely need the lube between piston contact
DIdin't you pay attention at the beginning of the video? He said that the brakes were making a vibrating, squealing noise. He even demonstrate it while backing out of his garage.