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
Courtesy 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 |
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Removing, installing |
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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 |
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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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Remove front wheels |
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AP40.10-P-4050Z |
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Disconnect brake hose (51) first from brake line (5) and then from fixed caliper (31) |
Seal connections immediately with plugs. Brake fluid reservoir must not empty completely. |
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Box wrench for brake line |
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Box wrench for brake hose |
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Brake line (5) to brake hose (51) |
*BA42.10-P-1001-04A |
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Brake hose (51) to fixed caliper (31) |
*BA42.10-P-1002-04A |
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Notes on installation of brake hoses |
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AH42.10-P-9406-01A |
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Brake hose connection at brake line modified |
Models 129, 140, 210 as of 09.95
The two versions must not be interchanged. |
BT42.10-P-0001-01A |
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Unplug contact sensor (S10/1) from plug connection (S10/1x1) |
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Notes on installing contact sensor for brake lining wear indicator |
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AH42.10-P-0003-01A |
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Unbolt plug connection (S10/1x1) |
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Remove speed sensor (L6/1) if necessary  |
Hexagon socket bolts (30) |
*BA42.30-P-1001-01A |
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Unbolt fixed caliper (31) from steering knuckle |
Installation:
Replace self-locking bolts (35). |
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*BA42.10-P-1001-02A |
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Install in the reverse order |
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Bleed brake system |
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AR42.10-P-0010A |
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Check brake system for leaks |
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AR42.10-P-0100-01A |

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

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    |
| BA42.10-P-1001-02A |
Self-locking bolt, fixed caliper to steering knuckle |
Nm |
115 |

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 |

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 |

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 |
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.