Yes I managed to get out of this repair with minimal of body damage. However the bottom spring (pics below) is just difficult as it's hard to get a good grip on the shoe to pull it into place. This will cause much gnashing of teeth and swearing.

Following the procedure I had listed above put the bottom spring on first.

#$%@$ Spring How in the #$%#$% did Mercedes build this. @#%&*

And then put the top spring into place. Using needle nose pliers, twist the spring hook to get into the hole.

Top spring.


I put back the pads back into the calipers and placed it into place so I can admire my handy work and new paint job.

Newly painted calipers

This is the product I used. No telling how long it will look after a year.


Red Caliper Paint