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

MODEL 207, 212, 218 

Split floating caliper brake 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components
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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
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 the engine, actuate brake pedal several times until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Detach brake hose (4) from brake caliper (3)   AR42.10-P-0013EW 
2 Unscrew screw/bolt (6) and remove right front brake wear sensor electrical connector (S10/2x1) When removing brake caliper (3) on right side of vehicle.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 207
Split floating caliper brake
MODEL 212 (except 212.061/074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)
Split floating caliper brake
MODEL 218 (except 218.374/375/376/392/974/975/976/992)
Split floating caliper brake
*BA42.10-P-1002-10J 
3 Remove brake linings (5)   AR42.10-P-1610EWC
4 Unscrew brake caliper (3) from brake hose (4)   AR42.10-P-0013EW 
    INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Do not yet tighten the brake hose.  
5 Install in the reverse order    
6 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010EW 
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 207 MODEL 212 (except 212.061/074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)
BA42.10-P-1002-10J Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper Nm 8 8
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 218 (except 218.374/375/376/392/974/975/976/992)
BA42.10-P-1002-10J Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper Nm 8