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Replace brake lines - AR42.10-P-0020A

MODEL 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230, 245 

MODEL 463 up to model year 2013 without CODE 979 (Special protection version) 

Fig 1: Checking Brake Lines Flange Height
G10110331Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1 Remove each brake line (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install brake line (2) free of tension and with correct torque on threaded connection.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 163.154 #A as of 289565
except USA
MODEL 163.157
USA
MODEL 211
SBC
*BA42.10-P-1001-04A 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 168
*BA42.10-P-1002-04C 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 219
ABR
*BA42.10-P-1001-04I 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 169
MODEL 245
*BA42.10-P-1003-04H 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 164
*BA42.10-P-1002-04J 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 463 (except 463.270/271/272/273)
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
MODEL 463.270/271
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
MODEL 463.272/273
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
*BA42.10-P-1001-04B 
2 Define length of new brake line (2) to match the old brake line (2) IMPORTANT Two additional connecting points per brake line (2) are permissible for part replacement of a brake line (2): • Only part replacement for brake lines (2) with line diameter of Ø 4.75 mm (wheel line)
IMPORTANT Heater lines (master brake cylinder to hydraulic unit), SBC return lines, plastic-coated lines and lines with flexible part are excluded from the repair.
 
3 Cut brake line (2) using pipe cutter IMPORTANT The constellation of the connecting point must be correct and there must be no soiling.
IMPORTANT Use specified cable connectors for installation only.
 
4 Make flange on brake line (2) IMPORTANT Before making the flange, fit the union nut (1) to the respective brake line (2).
IMPORTANT On Mercedes-Benz cars only brake lines (2) with an F-flange (a) as per DIN 74234 may be used.
IMPORTANT When making a flange for the brake line (2), the tool manufacturer specifications must be complied with.
Brake line flaring tool
 
5 Adapt new brake line (2) IMPORTANT Adapt brake line (2) using bending tool to old configuration.
A bending radius of 13 mm must not be exceeded here. When routing the brake line (2) make sure there is sufficient distance to other components. There must be no kinking and no line narrowing on the brake line (2).
 
6 Install in the reverse order    
INSPECT Check     
7 Check surface of brake line (2) IMPORTANT Check surface of brake line (2) for scratches and paint damage, if necessary touch up any paint damage.  
Zinc dust paint spray can *BR00.45-Z-1055-07A 
8 Thoroughly wax the brake line (2) after mounting it Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container) *BR00.45-Z-1011-05A 
9 Bleed brake system MODEL 170, 202, 208, 210 AR42.10-P-0010A
MODEL
169.006/007/008/031/032/033/034/090/306/307/308/331/332/333/334
MODEL 245.207/208/231/232/233/234
AR42.10-P-0010AK
MODEL WDB168.032,
168.006/007/008/009/031/033/035/109/131/132/133/135
AR42.10-P-0010GC
MODEL
163.113/128/136/154/157/172/174/175
AR42.10-P-0010GH
MODEL 164 AR42.10-P-0010GZ 
MODEL 215
MODEL 220
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
without CODE Z07 (Top protection)
AR42.10-P-0010I
MODEL 220
with CODE 979 (Special protection version)
with CODE Z07 (Top protection)
AR42.10-P-0010MB
MODEL 203, 209 AR42.10-P-0010P
MODEL 211, 219 with Adaptive Brake (ABR) AR42.10-P-0010T
MODEL 230
without CODE P99 (Special model "AMG Black Series")
AR42.10-P-0012R
MODEL 171 AR42.10-P-0010V
MODEL 463 (except 463.270/271)
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
AR42.10-P-0010GG
MODEL 463.270/271
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
AR42.10-P-0010GX
10 Check brake system for leaktightness MODEL 463.270/271
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
AR42.10-P-0015GX
MODEL 463 (except 463.270/271)
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version) Disk brakes on front axle
AR42.10-P-0015GG
MODEL 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210 AR42.10-P-0015A
MODEL
169.006/007/008/031/032/033/034/090/306/307/308/331/332/333/334
MODEL 245.207/208/231/232/233/234
AR42.10-P-0015AK
MODEL
168.006/007/008/009/031/032/033/035/109/131/132/133/135
AR42.10-P-0015GC
MODEL
163.113/128/136/154/157/172/174/175
AR42.10-P-0015GH
MODEL 215, 220 AR42.10-P-0015I
MODEL 211, 219 with Adaptive Brake (ABR) AR42.10-P-0015T
MODEL 171 AR42.10-P-0015V
MODEL 164 AR42.10-P-0015GZ 
11 Carry out brake test on the test stand    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   MODEL 163, 164, 168, 169, 170, 171, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 219, 220, 230, 245 (except 245.286) AP42.00-P-4290BA
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   MODEL 463
up to model year 2013
without CODE 979 (Special protection version)
AP42.00-P-4290G
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 219 with ABR
BA42.10-P-1001-04I Union nut, brake line to brake hose Nm 18
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 164.1/8
BA42.10-P-1002-04J Brake line to brake hose Nm 15
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 169 MODEL 245
BA42.10-P-1003-04H Brake line to brake hose Nm 18 18
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 163.113 #A as of 289565, MODEL 163.113 #X as of 754620, MODEL 163.154 #A as of 289565 except USA MODEL 163.113 #A up to 289564, MODEL 163.113 #X up to 754619, MODEL 163.154 #A up to 289564
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 18 18
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 163.128/172/174/175 MODEL 163.136
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 18 18
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 163.157 USA MODEL 163.157 except USA
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 18 18
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 170 MODEL 171
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 16
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 202 MODEL 203
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 14
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 208 MODEL 209
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 14
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 210 Model 211 with SBC
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 18
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 211 ABR MODEL 215
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 18 14
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 220 Model 230 except code P99
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 14
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 230 with Code P99
BA42.10-P-1001-04A Brake line to brake hose Nm 14
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 463 (except 463.236/248/270/271/272/273) MODEL 463.236/248 except CODE 979 MODEL 463.270/271
BA42.10-P-1001-04B Brake line to brake hose Nm 15 15
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 463.272/273
BA42.10-P-1001-04B Brake line to brake hose Nm 15
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 168.007/008/031/033 MODEL 168.006/009/131
BA42.10-P-1002-04C Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 14
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation MODEL 168.032/035 MODEL 168.109/132/133/135
BA42.10-P-1002-04C Brake line to brake hose Nm 14 14
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1011-05A Cavity preservation, solvent-free (1 l container) A 000 986 72 70 10
BR00.45-Z-1055-07A Zinc dust paint spray can A 000 986 82 42 09