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Removing and installing front brake caliper - AR42.10-P-0070AM

MODEL 208.370 /470 up to 18.1.99 except CODE (491) U.S. version 

MODEL 210.070 up to 7.2.99 except CODE (491) U.S. version except CODE (498) Japanese version except CODE (625) Australian version except CODE (957a) AMG engineering package 

MODEL 129, 140, 210.072 /270 /272 up to 7.2.99 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Brake Caliper Components
G04635480Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Modification notes

29.7.99 BA42.10-P-1001-04A changed from 18 Nm to 14 Nm for model 210    
REMOVINGINSTALLING Removing, installing     
DANGER Fatal injuries  are possible if the vehicle slips off the lifting platform Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER 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
NOTES Notes on brake fluid   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1 Remove front wheels    
    REFER TO MAINTENANCE AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Disconnect brake hose (51) first from brake line (5) and then from fixed caliper (31) NOTES Seal connections immediately with plugs. Brake fluid reservoir must not empty completely.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench for brake line Figure
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench for brake hose Figure
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake line (5) to brake hose (51) *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake hose (51) to fixed caliper (31) *BA42.10-P-1002-04A 
NOTES Notes on installation of brake hoses   AH42.10-P-9406-01A
REFER TO COMPONENT MODIFICATIONS Brake hose connection at brake line modified Models 129, 140, 210 as of 09.95
NOTES The two versions must not be interchanged.
BT42.10-P-0001-01A
3 Unplug contact sensor (S10/1) from plug connection (S10/1x1)    
NOTES Notes on installing contact sensor for brake lining wear indicator   AH42.10-P-0003-01A
4 Unbolt plug connection (S10/1x1)    
5 Remove speed sensor (L6/1) if necessary TORQUE SPECIFICATION Hexagon socket bolts (30) *BA42.30-P-1001-01A 
6 Unbolt fixed caliper (31) from steering knuckle NOTESInstallation:  Replace self-locking bolts (35).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-02A 
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010A 
9 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0100-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle fixed caliper

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 Model 208.370/ 470 up to 18.01.99 except USA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1001-02A Self-locking bolt, fixed caliper to steering knuckle Nm 115 115 115
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle fixed caliper

Number Designation Model 210.072/270/272 up to 07.02.99, model 210.070 up to 07.02.99 except USA ONLYJAPAN ONLYAUSTRALIA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1001-02A Self-locking bolt, fixed caliper to steering knuckle Nm 115
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake lines, brake hoses

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140
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
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake lines, brake hoses

Number Designation Model 208 Model 210
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
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle speed sensor

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 Model 208 Model 210
BA42.30-P-1001-01A Self-locking bolt, front axle speed sensor to steering knuckle Nm 22 22 22 22
Fig 2: Identifying Box Wrench (000 589 75 03 00)
G04635481Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Fig 3: Identifying Box Wrench (000 589 76 03 00)
G04635482Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.