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

Model 231 

Fig 1: Rear-Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components (1 Of 2)
G11128857Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Rear-Axle Brake Caliper Remove/Install Components (2 Of 2)
G11128858Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
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
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Move rear axle brake pads (10) into assembly position NOTES
Do not depress the service brake during "Move to assembly position" procedure.
Otherwise the spindle in the brake caliper (3) will 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 (A8/1) or KEYLESS-GO start/stop button (S2/3) from electronic ignition lock control unit (N73) IMPORTANT KEYLESS-GO (S2/3) start/stop button only on vehicles with code (889) KEYLESS GO.  
3 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position    
CLEAN Clean     
4 Clean the area around the cap of the brake fluid reservoir Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
5 Unscrew cap of brake fluid reservoir and extract some brake fluid IMPORTANT This prevents the brake fluid reservoir overflowing when the brake piston is pushed back.  
6 Remove rear wheels    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050EW
7 Disconnect right rear brake wear sensor electrical connector (S10/4x1) from right rear brake wear sensor (S10/4) IMPORTANT On right brake caliper (3) only.  
8 Remove bolt (4) and remove electrical connector of the right rear brake pad wear sensor (S104x1) IMPORTANT On right brake caliper (3) only.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper
*BA42.10-P-1003-12J 
9 Unhook electrical line (16) from brackets (17)    
10 Unhook electrical line (7) from retaining frame (8) When replacing the brake caliper (3).  
11 Detach electrical connector (14) from left electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/1) or right electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/2) When replacing the brake caliper (3).  
12 Remove screws/bolts (1) from guide pin (5) IMPORTANT Counterhold guide pin (5).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Guide pin to brake caliper support
*BA42.10-P-1004-12J 
13 Detach brake hose (6) from brake caliper (3) When replacing the brake caliper (3).
NOTES
Seal connections immediately.
Otherwise brake fluid flowing out can cause damage to adjoining components.
AR42.10-P-0013RK 
    SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Figure
14 Detach 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 the right rear brake wear sensor (S10/4) through the opening of the brake caliper (3).
 
15 Press back brake piston using pusher tool (01) When reusing the brake caliper (3).
IMPORTANT If the brake pistons are sluggish, replace brake caliper (3).
SPECIAL TOOL Resetting device
Figure
16 Remove left electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/1) or right electric parking brake actuator motor (M76/2) from the brake caliper (3) When replacing the brake caliper (3). AR42.20-P-0600RK 
17 Remove brake pads (10) from brake caliper support (2) When removing the brake caliper support (2).
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Only complete sets of brake pads (10) approved by Mercedes-Benz may be installed. Do not apply brake pastes or lubricants to the brake pads (10) and brake calipers (3).
 
18 Pull right rear brake pad wear sensor (S104) out of brake pad (10) When replacing brake pads (10).
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace defective right rear brake lining wear sensor (S10/4).
 
19 Remove spring steel sheets (11) from brake caliper support (2) When removing the brake caliper support (2).  
20 Remove bolts (15) and remove brake caliper support (2) When removing the brake caliper support (2).
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Screw/bolt, brake caliper to hub/rotor assembly
*BA42.10-P-1001-12J 
INSPECT Check     
21 Check condition of brake pads (10) and gauge degree of wear    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   IMPORTANT Replace brake pads (10) if necessary. AP42.10-P-4253A 
22 Check condition of brake disks (9) and gauge degree of wear    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 231
except code B07 (Ceramic brake system)
AP42.10-P-4258RK 
REFER TO MAINTENANCE   Model 231
with code B07 (Ceramic brake system)
If there is damage or wear:

Install new brake disks (9).
AP42.10-P-4258QQ 
    Remove/install brake disc AR42.10-P-0220RK 
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 seat IMPORTANT Replace brake caliper support (2) if damaged.  
25 Check guide pin (5) for ease of movement IMPORTANT Replace brake caliper support (2) if damaged.  
CLEAN Clean     
26 Clean contact surfaces of the brake pads (10) on brake caliper (3) and brake caliper support (2) using a rag NOTES
While doing so do not damage the dust boot (13) on the brake piston or the boots (12). Otherwise the brake caliper (3) or the brake caliper support (2) must be replaced.
NOTES
Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects.
Otherwise the dust boot (13) may be damaged.
Assembly cleaner
*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
27 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.  
28 Depress brake pedal several times until brake pads (10) rest against brake disks (9) IMPORTANT Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal. AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
INSPECT Check     
29 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210V 
30 Carry out brake test on the test stand    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.00-P-4290BA 
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 231
BA42.10-P-1001-12J Screw/bolt, brake caliper to hub/rotor assembly Nm 110
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 231
BA42.10-P-1003-12J Screw/bolt, brake wear sensor to brake caliper Nm 8
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 231
BA42.10-P-1004-12J Guide pin to brake caliper support Nm 35
Fig 3: Identifying Resetting Device (000 589 52 43 00)
G11128859Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 4: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11065549Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

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