Remove/check/install front axle brake pads - AR42.10-P-1610EWA
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MODEL 212, 218 4-piston fixed-caliper brake
| 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 | |
| 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 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 on repairs to brake system | AH42.00-P-0003-01A | ||
| Brake fluid notes | AH42.50-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on installing brake wear indicator contact sensors | AH42.10-P-0003-01CW | ||
| Remove/install | |||
| 1 | Clean area around cap on expansion reservoir for brake fluid | Assembly cleaner | *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A |
| 2 | Unscrew the cap on the brake fluid expansion reservoir and suction off some brake fluid | ||
| 3 | Remove front wheels | ||
| AP40.10-P-4050EW | |||
| 4 | Detach electrical connection from brake wear sensor at front right (S10/2x1) | ||
| 5 | Use punch to pound out pin (5) and remove retaining spring (2) | Check retaining spring (2) is correctly seated. |
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| 6 | Remove brake pads (6) from brake caliper (1) | Only complete sets of brake linings (6) approved by Mercedes-Benz may be installed. |
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| Check | |||
| 7 | Check pin (5) and retaining spring (2) for damage and condition | If there are problems: ↓ Replace pin (5) or retaining spring (2). |
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| 8 | Check brake linings (6) for wear and that they are in good condition | ||
| AP42.10-P-4253A | |||
| In case of damage or excessive wear: ↓ |
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| 9 | Check brake disk (7) for wear and that it is in good condition | ||
| AP42.10-P-4256EW | |||
| In case of damage or excessive wear: ↓ Replace brake disks (7). |
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| Model 212, 218 except code B07 (Ceramic brake system) 4-piston fixed-caliper brake |
AR42.10-P-0220EWE | ||
| 10 | Check brake caliper (1) and dust boots of brake piston for leaktightness and damage | If there are problems: ↓ Replace brake caliper (1). |
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| AR42.10-P-0070EWA | |||
| 11 | Press back brake piston using resetting device | ||
| Figure | |||
If brake pistons are sluggish: ↓ Replace brake caliper (1). |
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| AR42.10-P-0070EWA | |||
| Clean | |||
| 12 | Clean contact surfaces of brake linings (6) on brake caliper (1) | ||
| Assembly cleaner | *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A | ||
| 13 | Pull right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) out of pad backing plate of brake lining (6) | When replacing the brake linings (6) or when replacing the front right brake wear sensor (S10/2). | |
| 14 | Install in the reverse order | ||
| 15 | Depress brake pedal several times until brake linings (6) rest against brake disks (7) | ||
| Check | |||
| 16 | Check/correct brake fluid level in expansion reservoir | ||
| AP42.10-P-4210EW | |||
| 17 | Carry out brake test on the test stand | ||
| AP42.00-P-4290BA |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
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| BR00.45-Z-1028-04A | Assembly cleaner | Adolf Wurth GmbH & Co. KG |