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Remove/install rear axle brake caliper - AR42.10-P-0080SX

MODEL 216 

MODEL 221 

1-piston brake caliper 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Brake Caliper Components (1-Piston Brake Caliper)
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4-piston brake caliper 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Axle Brake Caliper Components (4-Piston Brake Caliper)
G07593503Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects. Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
1 Remove brake pads on rear axle with 1-piston brake caliper AR42.10-P-0160SX 
    with 4-piston brake caliper AR42.10-P-0161SX 
2 Remove bolt (1) and remove right rear brake pad contact sensor connector (S10/4x1) from brake caliper (2) When removing the right brake caliper (2)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA42.10-P-1002-12M
3 Remove brake hose (3)   AR42.10-P-0013SX 
4.1 Remove bolts (4a) and detach brake caliper support (4) from wheel carrier (5) When replacing the 1-piston brake caliper (2)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA42.10-P-1004-12M
4.2 Remove bolts (2a) and detach brake caliper (2) from wheel carrier (5) With 4-piston brake caliper (2)
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
*BA42.10-P-1004-12M
5 Install in the reverse order    
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 216 except 216.374/ 377/379 Model 216.374/ 377/379 Model 221 except model 221.074/ 077/174/ 177/179 Model 221.074/ 077/174/ 177/179
BA42.10-P-1002-12M Bolt, brake pad contact sensor to brake caliper Nm 8 8 8 8
BA42.10-P-1004-12M Self-locking bolt, brake caliper to wheel carrier Nm 110 110 110 110