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Mercedes Benz CL 550 4MATIC BRAKE PADS INSTALLATION AND REVIEW

Front Brake Pads Installation Remove/install brake pad on floating brake caliper  - 216 with ENGINE 156, 273  - 221 with ENGINE 156, 272, 273  - 221 with ENGINE 275  - with CODE (494) USA version  - with CODE (498) Japan version  - with CODE (625) Austrailia version  - 216, 221 with ENGINE 275.982  Previous Revisions  0044206220  0044208020  0054207820  W01331846414  004420802041  Brake pads are one of the most common parts to be replaced in the braking system, as they have a tough job, and wear out faster than most other braking components.  The brake pads are what actually stop your car when you hit the brakes. As you depress the brake pedal, high-pressure brake fluid is forced through the brake lines, into the calipers, pushing the pistons out, which squeeze the brake pads against the rotors stopping the car.  This friction causes your brake pads to wear down, eventually getting to the point wher...