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

MODEL 156.952, 176.052 

Fig 1: Front Axle Brake Pads Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
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Fig 2: Front Axle Brake Pads Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
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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 Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
IMPORTANT Notes on installing brake wear indicator contact sensors   AH42.10-P-0003-01CW
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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 IMPORTANT This prevents the expansion reservoir overflowing when the brake piston is pushed back.  
IMPORTANT Extracted brake fluid must be disposed of properly.  
3 Detach front complete wheels    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050AK
4 Disconnect electrical connection for right front brake wear sensor (S10/2x1) from right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) On the right side of the vehicle.  
5 Use suitable tool to knock out retaining pins (1) and remove retaining spring (2) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Retaining pins (1) must be inserted up to end stop. The retaining spring (2) must be checked for correct seating.
If the component condition is a problem
↓
Replace retaining pins (1) or retaining springs (2).
 
6 Remove brake linings (3) from brake caliper (4) INSTALLATION NOTES
Do not apply brake paste or lubricants to the brake linings (3) and brake calipers (4).
Malfunctions may occur otherwise.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only complete sets of brake linings (3) approved by Mercedes-Benz may be installed.
If the brake linings (3) are new, the film (6) must be removed.
The brake linings (3) are to be installed so that arrow on them faces towards the running direction of the brake disks (5).
IMPORTANT If the brake linings (3) are seized the SPECIAL TOOL lever can be used as an aid.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Lever Fig 5
7 Pull right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) out of pad backing plate of brake lining (3) When replacing the brake linings (3) at front right or if the front right brake wear sensor (S10/2) is defective.
If the front right brake wear sensor (S10/2) has a problem
↓
Replace front right brake wear sensor (S10/2).
 
MEASURING Measure     
8 Check brake linings (3) for wear and condition    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 156.952 AP42.10-P-4252GLA
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 176.052
If there are problems
↓
Replace brake linings (3) in sets.
AP42.10-P-4252KN
9 Check brake disks (5) for wear and that they are in good condition    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4258NK 
If there are problems
↓
Replace brake disks (5) in sets.
 
  AR42.10-P-0220NKB 
INSPECT Check     
10 Check brake caliper (4) as well as dust boots and brake piston for leaktightness and damage If there are problems
↓
Replace brake caliper (4) on front axle.
 
  AR42.10-P-0070NKB 
CLEAN Clean     
11 Clean contact surfaces of brake linings (3) on brake caliper (4) and brake piston NOTES
Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects. The dust boots of the brake piston could get damaged.
 
12 Press back brake piston using resetting device When replacing the brake pads (3).
IMPORTANT The remaining brake pistons must be secured against slipping out.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Resetting device Figure
SPECIAL TOOL Wedge
With sluggish brake pistons
↓
Fig 3
Replace brake caliper (4) on front axle.  
  AR42.10-P-0070NKB 
13 Install in the reverse order    
  Initial startup     
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
14 Depress brake pedal several times until brake linings (3) lie against brake disks (5) IMPORTANT Wen operating the brake pedal, a firm resistance must be felt.  
INSPECT Check     
15 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210AK 
16 Carry out brake test on the test stand    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.00-P-4290BA 
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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