Mercedes C-Class S203 W203 EASY replacement rear mud shields/splash plates/disc guards/dust covers

Corroded disc shields on your Merc? How to replace the rusted shields WITHOUT removing & dismantling the hub or getting the bearings pressed out.

[@thomasdurkan8896]

Exactly what I needed! I have all the gear, quality street lid, skint knuckle stuff included😀

[@mikesmithroller]

Brought me a smile. Thanks fella.

[@liamcinq]

Thanks for the upload, I've came across this problem and all my experience is in FWD cars so I hit the part where the shield can't clear the hub flange (oh darn) then researched just how much stripping you need to get the cheapest part off and it's incredible!

[@MrJolem]

So glad I've watched this, after replacing brake pipes as your other video shows, I've also had to replace backplates & shoes. Thanks for the tips.

[@mikesmithroller]

Sounds like your Merc is about the same condition as mine! Have you checked the front plates? I had to do all 4 of mine at the same time.

[@MrNhunzi]

I lost hope when I took the disc off. Thanks for brilliant idea. I wonder how many people have seen this video after dismantling half of their cars.

[@valtarijunkkala]

Thank you so much! Definitely saved my day!

[@williamkennedy5492]

I have a W212 and mercedes just replaced the rear subframe free of charge under extended warranty , however they did sting me for other work, BUT they never mentioned the rear disc mud guards had holes in them, Its a later model than yours so i hope i can do the same as you as there is no way i want to pull the hub off, Many thanks its what i needed to see.

[@selimguclu625]

Very good idea! Thanks mate❤

[@philmarino9386]

Now that's what I call DIY !!.....although my local mechanic did it for me 😉...excellent 👍💋

[@spencerclassen7622]

Thanks to this video was able to do my clk500 thank you

[@tonyellery6918]

That’s the way to do it, no problem job done,excellent video 👍

[@cwillatts]

I guess this would work on the W202 as well as the setup looks identical. Will order some cheap back plates to butcher and get this done as I fear there is already a lot of rotational play in my handbrake lol. RIDEX brand off autodoc are cheap :). The rear bearings frequently get damaged removing them to do this job and it's a false economy not to change them anyway. However I fail to see the point in destroying/ changing bearings which have no play and make no noise just to change a cheap bit of tin plate. Thanks for the video :)

[@razvipetrica7186]

Oh boy, you are a life saver, thank you

[@rafaljodlos7184]

Klej do szyb samochodwych tylko trzeba odtłuscic.

[@MrJolem]

Brilliant idea, save a lot of work

[@mikesmithroller]

Thanks ... hope it was useful

[@ruhsatigoek1632]

Good video super
Thank you

[@danielhabte7847]

Excellent

[@nimrodfly626]

Brilliant thanks!

[@mickramo498]

back plate one cut at narrowest point with a hacksaw no grinders

[@MicroAngelo1]

Genius!

[@nelalesana3070]

Evalaner 2008 3.5 hou to replace well peuring

[@ParFektion]

Thank you very much for this! I think I will do it this way too. What adhesive sealant did you use?

[@mikesmithroller]

Hi ... it was one of the modified polymer sealants, I think I used Puraflex 40 although that's only because I had some laying around. There are no rattles from the back end, so I guess it has done the job! good luck.

[@sycarter2024]

hi what adessive did you use please

[@mikesmithroller]

Hi ... it was one of the modified polymer sealants, I think I used Puraflex 40 although that's only because I had some laying around. There were no rattles from the back end, so I guess it has done the job! good luck.

[@mickramo498]

i got two back plates from mercedes delivered £16. 60 for my veto

[@mikesmithroller]

worth checking with your Merc dealer for sure, they can sometimes be surprisingly cheap. I just replaced a (genuine) rear lower control arm on mine for less than some of the used ones on eBay.

[@patricklucien1679]

PATRICK

[@patricklucien1679]

MERCI BEAUCOUP super cela m a été très utile thank's