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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
G10248139Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
G10248140Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove brake linings (6)   AR42.10-P-1600W 
2 Unscrew bolt (3) and remove right front brake wear sensor electrical connector (S10/2x1) from brake caliper (2) When removing the brake caliper (2) on the right side of the vehicle.  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-10J 
3 Detach brake hose (5)   AR42.10-P-0013V 
NOTES
Seal the connections immediately using suitable SPECIAL TOOL stop plugs.
This prevents damage from escaping brake fluid.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
4 Remove spring steel sheets (8) from brake caliper support (1) When replacing brake caliper support (1).  
INSPECT Check     
5 Check condition of brake linings (6)    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   AP42.10-P-4253A 
If necessary
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Replace brake linings (6)
 
  AR42.10-P-1600W 
6 Check condition of brake disk (7) and measure degree of wear    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   AP42.10-P-4258V 
If necessary
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Replace brake disks (7)
 
  AR42.10-P-0220W 
7 Check brake caliper (2) and dust boot (11) on brake piston for damage and replace if necessary    
8 Check boots (9) for damage and correct seating as well as sliding bolts (10) for ease of movement and replace if necessary.    
INSTALLING Install     
9 Press back brake piston using pusher tool (01) SPECIAL TOOL Resetting device
If brake piston is sluggish
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Replace brake caliper (2)
Figure
CLEAN Clean     
10 Clean contact surfaces of brake linings (6) on brake caliper (2) and brake caliper support (1) using a rag NOTES
Do not damage the dust boot (11) on the brake piston. Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects.
The brake caliper (2) or brake caliper support (1) will otherwise be damaged.
 
Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
11 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
12 Depress brake pedal several times until brake linings (6) rest against brake disks (7) IMPORTANT Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal.  
13 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210V 
14 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-1002-10J Bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper Nm 8
Fig 3: Identifying Resetting Device (000 589 52 43 00)
G10238876Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

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