SLK 55 replacament pads - Page 3

**etyu** · 07-15-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Dan and Brian,

I just ordered my brake pads both front and rear for $170. I wanted to try something different with a little less dust. Based on another forum member's experience, I bought the posi-quite pads here: http://www.irotors.com/storefrontpro...&i=23 2958930

Anyways, I want to get a new brake sensor and install it at the same time.

-If possible, can you give me the part number?
-In addition, am I correct in thinking there is only 1 sensor on the entire car or is there one for the fronts and one for the rears?
-Finally, I've changed brakes before. In changing/removing/shorting the sensor, do I need to worry about disconnecting the battery?

TIA

IIRC, I only saw one pigtail for the brake wear sensor on US spec R171. It's located at the right front brake caliper assembly.

DansSlk · 07-15-2008

We have 2 sensors on the car's here, seems to be just the one on some of the US car's from Eddy's experience.

I'd love to get you the PN but I'm still off work and don't have anything here, i do know that you don't need to disconnect the battery and you can bypass the sensor(s) by connecting the 2 wires together.

**dsb** · 07-15-2008

Thanks fellas. Once I do the swap, I'll post my results.

**bradmg** · 07-15-2008

dsb, when I ordered the same pads from iRotors online, I asked about the sensors and this was the reply:

"These do not come with the wear sensors. The front sensor wire is available for $28 and the rear wire is $17. You can add them on and we can ship them together."

I added those to my order and have received everything but have not gotten around to installing everything yet.

**dsb** · 07-16-2008

bradmg,

That's interesting. I wonder how many sensors I have on my SLK. I've also heard that the sensor only costs $16. I'll make a call to MB soon enough. Can't wait to get the new pads. My current pads are pretty thin plus I look forward to less dust and less squeal.

07-15-2008	#42 (permalink)
DansSlk Due For Service Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,748 Country: Thanks: 95 Thanked 221 Times in 173 Posts	We have 2 sensors on the car's here, seems to be just the one on some of the US car's from Eddy's experience. I'd love to get you the PN but I'm still off work and don't have anything here, i do know that you don't need to disconnect the battery and you can bypass the sensor(s) by connecting the 2 wires together. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	Thanks fellas. Once I do the swap, I'll post my results. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

07-16-2008	#45 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	bradmg, That's interesting. I wonder how many sensors I have on my SLK. I've also heard that the sensor only costs $16. I'll make a call to MB soon enough. Can't wait to get the new pads. My current pads are pretty thin plus I look forward to less dust and less squeal. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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bradmg SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Germany Vehicle: '06 SLK55 Posts: 68 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 4 Posts	dsb, when I ordered the same pads from iRotors online, I asked about the sensors and this was the reply: "These do not come with the wear sensors. The front sensor wire is available for $28 and the rear wire is $17. You can add them on and we can ship them together." I added those to my order and have received everything but have not gotten around to installing everything yet.

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