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

MODEL 203 except CODE (949) EVOLUTION sport package except CODE (950) EVOLUTION AMG sport package 

MODEL 203 (except 203.018 /065 /076 /218 /265 /276 /718) 

MODEL 209.316 /341 /342 /343 /361 /365 /441 /442 / 461 /465 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components - Model 203 Except 203.018 /065 /076 /218 /265 /276 /718 (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components - Model 203 Except 203.018 /065 /076 /218 /265 /276 /718 (2 Of 2)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of 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  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. 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 repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES Notes on installing brake hoses   AH42.10-P-9406-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on installing brake pad wear sensor contact sensors   AH42.10-P-0003-01A
1 Remove front wheel    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary   AP40.10-P-4050Z
2 Disconnect brake hose (51) from brake line (5) IMPORTANT Seal off line connections immediately with plugs. Do not allow brake fluid supply reservoir to run completely empty.
IMPORTANT Unclip brake hose from bracket.
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
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3 Disconnect brake hose (51) from brake caliper (31a) IMPORTANT Seal off line connections immediately with plugs. Do not allow brake fluid supply reservoir to run completely empty.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1002-04A 
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4 Disconnect left front brake pad contact sensor (S10/1) from the left front brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/1x1)    
5 Undo bolts (31e) from left front brake pad contact sensor (S10/1) NOTESInstallation:  Replace self-locking bolts in order to avoid loosening.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1005-03A 
6 Undo bolts (35) of brake caliper (31a) at top and bottom of steering knuckle NOTESInstallation:  Replace self-locking bolts in order to avoid loosening.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-03A 
7 Remove brake pads IMPORTANTInstallation:  Observe installation position of inner brake lining (31g). The brake lining (31g) with printed-on arrow must be mounted on the side of the piston (47). The printed-on arrow must point in the direction of rotation of the wheel.  
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010P 
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 starting engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
10 Push down brake pedal several times NOTES To ensure that the brake system functions correctly, repeat this procedure until the brake linings (31g) rest against the brake disks (firm resistance noticeable).  
INSPECT Checking     
11 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0100-01A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 203 Model 209
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake pipe 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 FLOATING CALIPER

Number Designation Model 203 except 203.018/065/076/218/265/276/718 Model 209
BA42.10-P-1001-03A Self-locking bolt, caliper support to steering knuckle   Nm 115 115
BA42.10-P-1005-03A Self-locking bolt, brake pad wear contact sensor to floating caliper M6 Nm 8 8
M8 Nm - -
Fig 3: Identifying Ring Wrench (000 589 76 03 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)
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Fig 5: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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