Remove/check/install front axle brake pads - AR42.10-P-1610GQA

MODEL 166.074/874 

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Brake Pads Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Front Axle Brake Pads Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
	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
	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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts		AH00.00-N-0001-01A
	Notes on installing brake wear indicator contact sensors		AH42.10-P-0003-01CW
1	Clean area around cap on expansion reservoir for brake fluid
2	Unscrew the cap on the brake fluid expansion reservoir and suction off some brake fluid	In order to prevent the expansion reservoir overflowing when pressing back the brake pistons.
3	Remove the front wheels
			AP40.10-P-4050EW
4	Detach electrical connection for front right brake wear sensor (S10/2x1) for front right brake wear sensor (S10/2)
5	Unscrew bolt (30) and remove support (33)	MODEL 166.074/874	*BA42.10-P-1005-10L
6	Drive out retaining pins (41) using punch and remove retaining spring (31d)	Replace retaining pins (41) if necessary. Hammer in retaining pins (41) as far as the end stop. Ensure that retaining spring (31d) is correctly seated.
7	Pull brake linings (43) out of brake caliper (31a)	Do not apply brake pastes or lubricants to the brake linings (43) and brake calipers (31a). Malfunctions may occur otherwise. Pry out seized brake linings (43) using a lever. Only sets of brake linings approved by Mercedes-Benz (43) may be installed. Make sure that the brake linings (43) are installed at the correct position.
		Lever	Fig 5
	Check
8	Check brake linings (43) for wear and that they are in good condition
			AP42.10-P-4253A
		Replace the brake linings (43) if necessary.
9	Check brake disks (61) for wear and that they are in good condition
			AP42.10-P-4258GQ
		Replace brake disks (61) if they are worn or damaged ↓ Remove/install brake disc
			AR42.10-P-0220GZ
10	Check brake caliper (31a) and dust boots of brake piston for leaktightness and damage	Replace brake caliper (31a) if necessary: ↓ Remove/install front axle brake caliper
			AR42.10-P-0070GZ
11	Press back brake piston using resetting device	Secure remaining brake pistons to prevent them slipping out.
		Wedge	Fig 3
		Resetting device	Figure
		If brake pistons are sluggish, replace brake caliper (31a): ↓ Remove/install front axle brake caliper
			AR42.10-P-0070GZ
	Clean
12	Clean contact surfaces of brake linings (43) on brake caliper (31a)	Do not damage the brake piston dust boots. Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects. The brake caliper (31a) must otherwise be replaced.
		Assembly cleaner	*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A
13	Pull right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) out of pad backing plate of brake lining (43)	Only when replacing the brake linings (43) or if the front right brake wear sensor (S10/2) is defective. Replace the defective right front brake wear sensor (S10/2).
14	Install in the reverse order
	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
15	Depress brake pedal several times until brake linings (43) lie against brake disks (31a)	Replace the defective right front brake wear sensor (S10/2).
	Check
16	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary
		MODEL 166.074/874	AP42.10-P-4210GZ
17	Carry out brake test on the test stand
			AP42.00-P-4290BA

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 166.074/874
BA42.10-P-1005-10L	Screw/bolt for anti-rattle spring support	Nm	30

Fig 3: Identifying Wedge (601 589 07 63 00)

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Fig 4: Identifying Resetting Device (000 589 52 43 00)

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Fig 5: Identifying Lever (123 589 13 33 00)

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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number	Designation	Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A	Assembly cleaner