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Remove/install front axle brake caliper - AR42.10-P-0070GI

MODEL 163.113 #A as of 289565, 163.113 #X as of 754620, 163.128/172/174/175 

MODEL 163.154 #A as of 289565, 163.157 except CODE (494a) USA version 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Components
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/Install     
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 
DANGER Risk of accident  when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work. Before commissioning the vehicle, operate the brake pedal several times until the pressure in the brake system is built up and maintained. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A 
NOTES Notes on brake fluid All models AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system All models AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
NOTES Notes on installing brake hoses Model 163 AH42.10-P-9406-01GH 
1 Remove wheels    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050GH
2.1 Unplug contact sensor connector (1) IMPORTANT If installed.  
3.1 Unscrew left front brake pad contact sensor (S10/1) IMPORTANT If installed.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  Install new self-locking bolts.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1003-02A 
4 Depress brake pedal with the brake pedal wind sufficiently until the replenishing port in the brake master cylinder is shut off IMPORTANT Do not allow brake fluid supply reservoir to run completely empty.  
    IMPORTANT Open bleed screw at fixed caliper to reduce pressure.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal winch Figure
5 Unscrew banjo bolt (51b) from fixed caliper IMPORTANTInstallation  Replace gaskets (51a).  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1006-04A 
6.1 Remove brake pads from fixed caliper IMPORTANT If necessary. AR42.10-P-0161GI 
7 Detach fixed caliper (31a) from steering knuckle IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace self-locking bolts (35).  
    IMPORTANT Always replace fixed brake calipers on the axle in pairs.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-02A 
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010GH 
DANGER Risk of accident  when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work. Before commissioning the vehicle, operate the brake pedal several times until the pressure in the brake system is built up and maintained. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A 
10 Operate brake pedal several times until brake pads make contact with brake discs (firm resistance can be felt).    
11 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0100-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle fixed caliper

Number Designation Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620 163.154 as of VIN A289565 except USA ONLY Model 163.128/ 172/174/ 175 Model 163.128/ except USA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1001-02A Self-locking bolt, fixed caliper to steering knuckle Nm 180 180 180
BA42.10-P-1003-02A Bolt, brake pad contact sensor to fixed caliper Nm 9 9 9
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Brake lines, brake hoses

Number Designation Model 163.128/ 172/174/ 175 Model 163.157 except USA ONLY Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620 163.154 as of VIN A289565 except USA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1006-04A Banjo bolt, brake hose to fixed caliper Nm 33 33 33
Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal Winch (000 589 18 31 00)
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