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Remove/check/install front axle brake pads - AR42.10-P-1600W

MODEL 172 (except 172.466/475) With single-piece brake caliper support 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Pads Remove/Install Components
G10248152Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
DANGER Risk of injury.  Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
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 Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on installing brake wear indicator contact sensors   AH42.10-P-0003-01CW
CLEAN Clean     
1 Clean area around cap on expansion reservoir for brake fluid    
REMOVING Remove     
2 Unscrew the cap on the brake fluid expansion reservoir and suction off some brake fluid IMPORTANT In order to prevent the expansion reservoir overflowing when pressing back the brake pistons.  
3 Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050V
4 Disconnect right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) from right front brake wear sensor electrical connector (S10/2x1)    
5 Remove screws/bolts (6) from sliding bolts (10) IMPORTANT Counterhold sliding bolt (10).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Guide pin, brake caliper to brake caliper support *BA42.10-P-1004-10J 
6 Remove brake caliper (1) from brake caliper support (2) NOTES
Do not kink the brake hose (5) or subject it to tensile loads. To relieve the load on the brake hose (5), secure the brake caliper (1) to the vehicle free of tension.
Otherwise the brake hose (5) will be damaged.
IMPORTANT Do not detach the brake hose (5).
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Guide the right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) through the opening of the right brake caliper (1).
 
7 Remove brake linings (7) from brake caliper support (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only sets of brake linings (7) approved by Mercedes-Benz may be installed.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Do not  apply brake paste or lubricants to the brake linings (7) and brake calipers (1)!
IMPORTANT Dispose of the brake linings (7) as special waste. The local authorities can provide information regarding whether disposal is also permitted as industrial waste similar to domestic waste.
 
8 Pull right front brake lining wear sensor (S10/2) out of brake lining (7) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace the defective right front brake wear sensor (S10/2).  
MEASURING Measure     
9 Check condition of brake linings (7) and measure degree of wear    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   AP42.10-P-4253A 
If necessary
↓
Replace brake linings (7)
 
10 Check condition of brake disk (3) and measure degree of wear    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   AP42.10-P-4258V 
If necessary
↓
Replace brake disks (3)
 
  AR42.10-P-0220W 
11 Check brake caliper (1) and dust boot (4) on brake piston for damage and replace if necessary   AR42.10-P-0070W 
12 Check boots (9) for damage and correct seating as well as sliding bolts (10) for ease of movement and replace if necessary   AR42.10-P-0070W 
INSTALLING Install     
13 Press back brake piston using pusher tool (01) SPECIAL TOOL Resetting device
If brake piston is sluggish
↓
Replace brake caliper (1)
Figure
  AR42.10-P-0070W 
CLEAN Clean     
14 Clean contact surfaces of brake linings (7) on brake caliper (1) and on brake caliper support (2) NOTES
When doing so, do not damage the dust boot (4) on the brake piston. Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects.
Otherwise the brake caliper (1) or brake caliper support (2) will be damaged.
 
Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
15 Install in the reverse order    
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
16 Depress brake pedal several times until brake linings (7) rest against brake disks (3) IMPORTANT Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal.  
INSPECT Check     
17 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210V 
18 Carry out brake test on the test stand    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.00-P-4290BA 
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 172
BA42.10-P-1004-10J Guide pin, brake caliper to brake caliper support M8X28 Nm 34
M8X70 Nm 29
M10 Nm -
M8x42 Nm -
Fig 2: Identifying Resetting Device (000 589 52 43 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order note
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG