Remove/Check/Install Front Axle Brake Pads - AR42.10-P-1610LW
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Model 205, 213, 253
1-piston floating caliper brake
MODIFICATION NOTES
| 20.02.2017 | Specification for application of brake paste inserted | Operation step 19 |
Shown on right side of vehicle
| 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 handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks | AH42.10-P-9406-12LF | ||
| 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 | ||
| Remove | |||
| 1 | Remove cover above brake fluid expansion reservoir | ||
| 2 | Clean area around cap on expansion reservoir for brake fluid | Assembly cleaner | *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A |
| 3 | Unscrew the cap on the brake fluid expansion reservoir and suction off some brake fluid | ||
| 4 | Remove front wheels | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 5 | Detach electrical line of front right brake wear sensor (S10/2) from bracket (1) | ||
| 6 | Detach front right brake wear sensor (S10/2) from electrical connection | ||
| 7 | Unscrew bolt (2) | ||
| 8 | Release outer brake lining (6) from brake caliper (4) | ||
| 9 | Fold back brake caliper (4) | Do not subject the brake hose and electrical line to tension and do not kink them. The brake hose and the electrical line can otherwise be damaged. |
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| 10 | Remove brake pads (6) | ||
| 11 | Remove spring steel sheets from brake caliper support (5) | Model 205, 253 | |
| 12 | Pull right front brake wear sensor (S10/2) from pad backing plate of brake lining (6) | ||
| Check | |||
| 13 | Check brake disk for wear and condition | ||
| AP42.10-P-4256EW | |||
In event of damage or excessive wear ↓ Replace brake disks. |
AR42.10-P-0220EWE | ||
| 14 | Check brake caliper (4) with detachable parts for damage | If a problem arises ↓ Replace corresponding components. |
AR42.10-P-0070LW |
| 15 | Check brake caliper support (5) for damage | If a problem arises ↓ Replace brake caliper support (5). |
AR42.10-P-0070LW |
| 16 | Push back brake piston (7) using pusher tool (01) | Fig 2 | |
| If the brake piston (7) is sluggish ↓ Replace brake caliper (4). |
AR42.10-P-0070LW | ||
| Clean | |||
| 17 | Clean contact surfaces of brake linings (6) on brake caliper (4) and on brake caliper support (5) | Do not use sharp-edged or pointed objects. Otherwise, the dust boot, brake caliper (4) or the brake caliper support (5) may be damaged. |
*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A |
| Install | |||
| 18 | Connect right front brakepad wear sensor (S10/2) to backing plate of brakepad (6) | ||
| 19 | Apply brake paste to brake caliper support (5) | AR42.10-P-0163-01LW | |
| Brake paste, Varybond | *BR00.45-Z-1072-06A | ||
| 20 | Remove protective foils from bonding surfaces of brake pads (6) | ||
| 21 | Insert spring steel sheets at brake caliper support (5) | Model 205, 253 | |
| 22 | Insert brake pads (6) | ||
| 23 | Insert brake caliper (4) | ||
| 24 | Tighten screw (2) | *BA42.10-P-1004-10X | |
| *BA42.10-P-1005-10W | |||
| 25 | Connect right front brakepad wear sensor (S10/2) to electrical connector | ||
| 26 | Fasten electrical line of right front brakepad wear sensor (S10/2) on bracket (1) | ||
| 27 | Install front wheels | AR40.10-P-1102A | |
| 28 | Operate brake pedal several times until brake pads (6) contact brake disks | ||
| Check | |||
| 29 | Check and correct brake fluid level in expansion reservoir | ||
| Model 205 | AP42.10-P-4210CAA | ||
| Model 213, 253 | AP42.10-P-4210B | ||
| 30 | Carry out brake test on the test stand | ||
| AP42.00-P-4290BA |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 213 (except 213.061/261) | Model 213.061/261 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1004-10X | Guide pin to brake caliper support or bolt for guide pin to brake caliper | Nm | 35 | 35 |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 205 | Model 253 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1005-10W | Guide pin to brake caliper support or bolt for guide pin to brake caliper | Nm | 35 | 35 |
REPAIR MATERIALS
| Number | Designation | Order number |
|---|---|---|
| BR00.45-Z-1028-04A | Assembly cleaner | A 000 986 56 01 |
| BR00.45-Z-1072-06A | Brake paste, Varybond | A 001 989 94 51 |