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97C28O
03-13-2009, 08:21 PM
Hey, I plan on changing my rear brakes. I'm looking at PBR Deluxe but they show two kinds. One is Single Pin, the other is Two Pin. which one do I get? I have a 97 C280.
Also, would replacing the Rotors be a good option? It seems like the rotors are still good but the pad life seems pretty low..

Also, does anyone have a DIY for it..? First time doing it on the Benz.

Logic
03-14-2009, 06:04 AM
if i recall by looking at your calipers in the rears you should be able to detemine if yours is a 1 or two pin since you can see them on the external part of the caliper. if you see only one pin center on it its one , if you see two pins off set then its two if i remember right.

97C28O
03-16-2009, 12:41 PM
Anyone to confirm?

I'm not home as I am away for the week or two.

JRE320
03-16-2009, 03:24 PM
That's right ;)

97C28O
03-16-2009, 03:42 PM
Thanks I'll keep that in mind if I don't get a positive answer by then.

Anyone know for sure what pin it is?

mbsickness
03-16-2009, 06:58 PM
According to the online catalogs there is a vin split for the 97 c280. Either you will need the vin or visually check for the number of pins.

Markland556
03-16-2009, 09:16 PM
Over all the brakes iv done on w124s and w202s I dont ever recall a single pin version... hmm..

Im almost positive they are double pin..
Get back to me with a VIN and i can look on the WIS net.