Picked up new Bendix IQ disk brake pads for my 2001 LW300 V6 wagon as the brake pad indicators just started squeaking at 65,000 miles...................
Noticed that bolts on back side of caliper use Torx T45 male socket (same as oil drain plug), but they don't go all the way through like on my SL. It's not immediately obvious how to remove pads / caliper. Or, can you remove pads without reliper? In other words, what is the procedure to replace the brake pads?
I noticed rotors have a 1/8" ridge around the edge. Is this normal or have old pads cut a pit in the metal?
What is procedure to replace rotors?
Thanks in advance.