Replacing brake hoses - AR42.10-P-0013A
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MODELS 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA. MODIFICATION NOTES
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BA42.10-P-1001-04A changed from 18 Nm to 14 Nm for model 210 |
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Removing, installing |
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Risk of poisoning
from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury
from skin and eye contact with brake fluid |
Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. |
AS42.50-Z-0001-01A |
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Notes on brake fluid |
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AH42.50-P-0001-01A |
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Notes on repairs to brake system |
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AH42.00-P-0003-01A |
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Notes on installation of brake hoses |
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AH42.10-P-9406-01A |
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Unscrew brake line (5) from brake hose (51) |
Seal connections immediately with plugs. Brake fluid reservoir must not empty completely. |
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Box wrench bit |
Fig 3 |
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Brake line (5) to brake hose (51) |
*BA42.10-P-1001-04A |
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Brake hose connection at brake line modified |
Models 129, 140, 202, 210 ab 09.95
The two versions are not interchangeable. |
BT42.10-P-0001-01A |
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Detach brake hose clip (51a) from front axle |
Models 140, 202 (front axle) |
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Unscrew brake hose (51) from fixed or floating caliper |
Box wrench |
Fig 4 |
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Model 170: Pull out brake hose through rubber grommet on bracket.
Installation:
Model 210 (front axle): Fasten cable for wear indicator onto brake hose (51) with bracket. |
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Brake hose to fixed or floating caliper |
*BA42.10-P-1002-04A |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Bleed brake system |
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AR42.10-P-0010A |

BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES
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Designation |
Model 129 |
Model 140 |
Model 202 |
Model 210 |
| BA42.10-P-1001-04A |
Brake line to brake hose |
Nm |
14 |
14 |
14 |
14 |
| BA42.10-P-1002-04A |
Brake hose to fixed or floating caliper |
Nm |
18 |
18 |
18 |
18 |

BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES
| Number |
Designation |
Model 170 |
Model 208 |
| BA42.10-P-1001-04A |
Brake line to brake hose |
Nm |
14 |
14 |
| BA42.10-P-1002-04A |
Brake hose to fixed or floating caliper |
Nm |
18 |
18 |
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.