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Remove/install rear axle brake caliper - AR42.10-P-0080W

MODEL 166, 172 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 172.457
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Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper And Dust Boot
G09982465Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects. Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary. AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. 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
1 Move rear axle brake pads (10) into assembly position NOTES Do not depress the service brake during "Move to assembly position". Otherwise, the spindle in the brake caliper (3) can be damaged.
IMPORTANT The engine hood must be closed.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Leave assembly position.
AR42.10-P-1700-02W 
2 Switch off ignition and remove transmitter key or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button from electronic ignition lock control unit IMPORTANT KEYLESS-GO start/stop button only on vehicles with code (889) Keyless-Go.  
3 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position Model 166 AR88.40-P-1000GQ
Model 172 AR88.40-P-1000V
4 Remove cover over left suspension strut tower Model 166  
CLEAN Clean     
5 Clean the area around the cap of the brake fluid reservoir Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
6 Unscrew cap of brake fluid reservoir and extract some brake fluid IMPORTANT In order to prevent the brake fluid reservoir from overflowing when pressing back the brake pistons.  
7 Detach rear complete wheels Model 166 AP40.10-P-4050EW
Model 172 AP40.10-P-4050V
8 Disconnect right rear brake wear sensor (S10/4) from electrical connector of right rear brake pad wear sensor (S10/4x1) on right brake caliper (3)  
9 Remove bolt (4) and remove electrical connector of the right rear brake pad wear sensor (S10/4x1) on right brake caliper (3)  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 166 *BA42.10-P-1007-12L 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 172 *BA42.10-P-1003-12J 
10 Unclip electrical line (7) on retaining frame (8) Model 172, when replacing the brake caliper (3)  
11 Disconnect electrical connector (14) from left electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/1) or right electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/2)    
12 Remove bolts (1) from guide pin (5) IMPORTANT Counterhold guide pin (5).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 166 *BA42.10-P-1004-12L 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 172 *BA42.10-P-1004-12J 
13 Detach brake hose (6) from brake caliper (3) When replacing brake caliper (3).
NOTES Seal connections immediately. Otherwise, escaping brake fluid may damage adjacent components.
The brake caliper (3) must not run empty. Otherwise the brake caliper (3) must be replaced.
 
Model 166 AR42.10-P-0013GZ 
Model 172 AR42.10-P-0013V
SPECIAL TOOL Figure
14 Remove brake caliper (3) from brake caliper support (2) NOTES Do not tension or kink brake hose (6). Attach brake caliper (3) to the vehicle free of tension to relieve the brake hose (6) and the electrical line (7). Otherwise the brake hose (6) and the electrical line (7) can be damaged.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Guide right rear brake pad wear sensor (S10/4) through the opening of the brake caliper (3).
 
15 Press back brake piston using pusher tool (01) When reusing brake caliper (3)
IMPORTANT If brake piston is sluggish, replace brake caliper (3).
 
SPECIAL TOOL Fig 3
16 Remove left electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/1) or right electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/2) from brake caliper (3) When replacing brake caliper (3)   AR42.20-P-0600W 
17 Remove brake pads (10) from brake caliper support (2) When removing the brake caliper support (2)
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only the brake pads (10) approved by Mercedes-Benz may be built-in as a set.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Do not apply brake pastes or lubricants to the brake pads (10) and brake calipers (3).
 
18 Pull right rear brake pad wear sensor (S10/4) out of brake pad (10) When replacing the brake pads (10) on the right hand side of vehicle
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace the defective right front brake wear sensor (S10/4).
 
19 Remove spring plates (11) from brake caliper support (2) When removing the brake caliper support (2)  
20 Unscrew bolts (15) and remove brake caliper support (2) When removing the brake caliper support (2)  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 166 *BA42.10-P-1005-12L 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 172 *BA42.10-P-1001-12J 
INSPECTMEASURING Checking, measuring     
21 Check condition of brake pads (10) and gauge degree of wear IMPORTANT Replace brake pads (10) if necessary. AP42.10-P-4253A
22 Check condition of brake disks (9) and gauge degree of wear Model 166 AP42.10-P-4258GQ
Model 172
IMPORTANT Replace brake disks (9) if necessary:
AP42.10-P-4258V
Model 166 AR42.10-P-0220GZ 
Model 172 except 172.475 AR42.10-P-0220W
Model 172.475 AR42.10-P-0220MMI
23 Check brake caliper (3) and dust boot (13) on brake piston for damage IMPORTANT If damaged, replace brake caliper (3).  
24 Check boots (12) for damage and correct seating and check guide pin (5) for ease of movement IMPORTANT Replace brake caliper support (2) if damaged.  
CLEAN Clean     
25 Clean contact surfaces of the brake pads (10) on brake caliper (3) and brake caliper support (2) using a rag NOTES When doing so, do not damage the dust boot (13) on the brake piston or the boots (12). The brake caliper (3) or brake caliper support (2) will otherwise have to be replaced. Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects.  
Cleaner from package *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
26 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 engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
27 Depress brake pedal several times until brake pads (10) rest against brake disks (9) IMPORTANT Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal.  
28 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary. Model 166 AP42.10-P-4210GZ
Model 172 AP42.10-P-4210V
29 Carry out brake test on the test stand   AP42.00-P-4290BA
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 166
BA42.10-P-1004-12L Bolt, brake caliper to guide pin Nm 35
BA42.10-P-1005-12L Bolt, brake caliper support to wheel carrier Stage 1 Nm 60
Stage 2 ∠° 45
BA42.10-P-1007-12L Bolt, feed line for brake pad contact sensor to brake caliper Nm 8
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 172
BA42.10-P-1001-12J Self-locking bolt, brake caliper to wheel carrier Nm 110
BA42.10-P-1003-12J Bolt, brake lining contact sensor to brake caliper Nm 8
BA42.10-P-1004-12J Guide pin on caliper support Nm 28
Fig 3: Identifying Pusher Tool (000 589 52 43 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Set Of Stop Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Cleaner from package Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG