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Remove/Install Front Axle Brake Caliper - AR42.10-P-0070MMI

Model 172.466/475 

With fixed Brake caliper 

MODIFICATION NOTES

13.04.2016 Operation incorporated Operation step 11  

Shown on Model 172.475 

Fig 1: Front Axle Brake Caliper Components Location - Model 172.466 (Shown On Model 172.475)
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WARNING 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
CAUTION 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 
  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
  Notes on self-locking nuts and Bolts   AH00.00-N-0001-01A
  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
  Notes on repairs to Brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
  Notes on installing Brake wear indicator contact sensors   AH42.10-P-0003-01CW 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Remove Brake linings (1)   AR42.10-P-1600MMI 
2 Unscrew Screw/ Bolt (2) and remove right front Brake wear sensor electrical connector (S10/2x1) from Brake caliper (3) When removing Brake caliper (3) on right side of vehicle.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : The Screw/ Bolt (2) must be replaced.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, Brake wear sensor to Brake caliper
*BA42.10-P-1002-10J 
3 Remove Brake hose (4)   AR42.10-P-0013V 
4 Seal exposed connections immediately using suitable stop plugs SPECIAL TOOL Record plug Fig 4
5 Unscrew Screws/ Bolts (5) and remove Brake caliper (3) TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bolt, Brake caliper/ Brake caliper support to steering knuckle *BA42.10-P-1001-10J 
MEASURING Measure     
6 Check condition of Brake linings (1) and measure degree of wear    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AP42.10-P-4252SLB
    If a problem arises

Replace Brake linings (1) in sets.
AR42.10-P-1600MMI 
7 Check condition of Brake disks (6) and measure degree of wear    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AP42.10-P-4258V
    If a problem arises

Replace Brake disks (6) in sets.
AR42.10-P-0220MMI 
INSPECT Check     
8 Check Brake caliper (3) and dust boots of Brake pistons for leak tightness and damage If a problem arises

Replace Brake caliper (3).
 
9 Press back Brake piston using resetting device SPECIAL TOOL Resetting device
If Brake piston is sluggish

Replace Brake caliper (3).
Fig 2
10 Secure remaining Brake pistons to prevent them from slipping out SPECIAL TOOL Wedge Fig 3
11 Clean contact surfaces of Brake pads (1) on Brake caliper (3) NOTES
Do not damage the Brake piston dust boots.
Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects.
Otherwise the Brake caliper (3) must be replaced.
 
12 Install in the reverse order    
  Initial startup     
13 Bleed Brake system   AR42.10-P-0010CW 
  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 Operate Brake pedal several times until Brake pads (1) make contact with Brake disks (6) IMPORTANT Wen operating the Brake pedal, a firm resistance must be felt.  
15 Check fluid level in Brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AP42.10-P-4210V
16 Carry out Brake test on the test stand    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AP42.00-P-4290BA
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 172
BA42.10-P-1001-10J Bolt, Brake caliper/ Brake caliper support to steering knuckle M12 Nm 115
M14 Nm -
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 172
BA42.10-P-1002-10J Bolt, Brake wear sensor to Brake caliper Nm 8
Fig 2: Identifying Resetting Device (000 589 52 43 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying Wedge (601 589 07 63 00)
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Fig 4: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
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