Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h30–3h00 ~250–300£
Estimated time 2h30–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Sprinter I 1995-2006 25
  • 208 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 210 D RWD Diesel (602.980)
  • 211 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981)
  • 212 D RWD Diesel (602.980)
  • 213 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 213 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981)
  • 214 RWD Petrol (111.979)
  • 214 RWD Petrol (111.984)
  • 216 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981)
  • 308 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 310 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 311 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 312 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 313 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 313 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 316 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (612.981)
  • 408 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987)
  • 410 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 411 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 412 D RWD,4WD Diesel (602.980)
  • 413 CDI Diesel (611.983)
  • 413 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (611.981)
  • 414 RWD Petrol (111.979)
  • 416 CDI RWD,4WD Diesel (612.981)
  • 616 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981)
Sprinter II 2006-2018 37
  • 209 CDI Diesel (646.984)
  • 210 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 211 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 211 CDI RWD Diesel (646.985)
  • 213 CDI Diesel (646.986)
  • 213 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 214 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 215 CDI RWD Diesel (646.986)
  • 216 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 216 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 216 RWD Petrol (271.951)
  • 218 CDI RWD Diesel (642.992)
  • 219 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (642.896)
  • 224 RWD Petrol (272.979)
  • 310 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 311 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 313 CDI/BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.955)
  • 314 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 316 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (651.957)
  • 316 CDI/BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.955)
  • 318 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (642.992)
  • 413 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 414 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 416 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 416 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 509 CDI Diesel (646.984)
  • 510 CDI Diesel (651.956)
  • 511 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 511 CDI, -4MATIC Diesel (646.985)
  • 513 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 514 CDI Diesel (651.955)
  • 515 CDI Diesel (646.986)
  • 516 CDI Diesel (651.957)
  • 516 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955)
  • 516 NGT RWD CNG,Petrol (271.951)
  • 518 CDI Diesel (642.992)
  • 519 CDI Diesel (642.896)
Sprinter III 2018-2025 6
  • 311 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958)
  • 316 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958)
  • 319 CDI RWD Diesel (654.920)
  • 414 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958)
  • 419 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (642.899)
  • 514 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958)
Renew both front brake discs ( - 2000) 3h00
Renew both front brake discs (2001 - ) 2h30
Renew both rear brake discs ( - 2000) 3h30
Renew both rear brake discs (2001 - ) 2h30
Renew both front brake discs 2h30–3h00
Renew both rear brake discs 3h00–3h30
Renew both front brake discs Rear-wheel drive 2h30
Renew both rear brake discs Rear-wheel drive 3h00
Renew both front brake discs 4WD 3h00
Renew both rear brake discs 4WD 3h00
Renew both rear brake discs Without electronic parking brake 3h00
Renew both rear brake discs With electronic parking brake 3h30

What is the role of brake discs and pads on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

When you press the brake pedal, hydraulic pressure pushes the brake caliper pistons, which press the brake pads against the rotating discs. Through friction, kinetic energy is converted into heat, slowing the vehicle.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter front brake discs?

Brake discs should be measured with a micrometer; if below minimum thickness stamped on the disc, replacement is mandatory. Discs typically last 60,000–80,000 km. Always replace discs in pairs.

Why change discs and pads together on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

It is strongly recommended to change discs and pads together to ensure optimal braking performance. New pads on worn discs will not bed in properly, leading to reduced braking efficiency, noise, and uneven wear.

Is it difficult to change Mercedes-Benz Sprinter front brake discs and pads?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy. Key steps: raise the vehicle, remove the wheel, unbolt the caliper and bracket, slide off the old disc, clean the hub face, fit the new disc, refit the bracket and caliper with new pads. Pump the brake pedal before driving.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sprinter I 1995-2006 1995-2006 208 CDI RWD Diesel (611.987), 210 D RWD Diesel (602.980), 211 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981), 212 D RWD Diesel (602.980), 213 CDI Diesel (611.983), 213 CDI RWD Diesel (611.981), 214 RWD Petrol (111.979), 214 RWD Petrol (111.984), 216 CDI RWD Diesel (612.981), 308 CDI RWD Diesel (611.9… Diesel, Petrol
Sprinter II 2006-2018 2006-2018 209 CDI Diesel (646.984), 210 CDI Diesel (651.956), 211 CDI Diesel (651.955), 211 CDI RWD Diesel (646.985), 213 CDI Diesel (646.986), 213 CDI/BlueTEC Diesel (651.955), 214 CDI Diesel (651.955), 215 CDI RWD Diesel (646.986), 216 CDI Diesel (651.956), 216 CDI Diesel (651.957), 216… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Sprinter III 2018-2025 2018-2025 311 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958), 316 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958), 319 CDI RWD Diesel (654.920), 414 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (651.958), 419 CDI RWD, 4WD Diesel (642.899), 514 CDI RWD Diesel (651.958) Diesel

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