Remove/install front axle brake caliper

AR42.10-P-0070GI

Remove/install front axle brake caliper

13.1.10

 

Remove/install

 Danger!

Risk of poisoning caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.

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

 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 engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.

AS42.50-Z-0002-01A



Brake fluid notes

All models

AH42.50-P-0001-01A



Notes on repairs to brake system

All models

AH42.00-P-0003-01A



Notes on installing brake hoses

Model 163

AH42.10-P-9406-01GH

1

Remove wheels



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050GH

2.1

Unplug contact sensor connector (1)

 If installed.

3.1

Unscrew left front brake pad contact sensor (S10/1)

 If installed.

 Installation: Replace self-locking bolts.



*BA42.10-P-1004-10E

4

Depress brake pedal with the brake pedal wind sufficiently until the replenishing port in the brake master cylinder is shut off

 Do not allow brake fluid supply reservoir to run completely empty.

 Open bleed screw at fixed caliper to reduce pressure.

 Brake pedal winch

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5

Unscrew banjo bolt (51b) from the fixed caliper

 Installation:Replace seals (51a).



*BA42.10-P-1006-04A

6.1

Remove brake pads on fixed caliper

 If necessary.

AR42.10-P-0161GI

7

Remove fixed caliper (31a) from steering knuckle

 Installation: Replace self-locking bolts (35).

 Always replace fixed brake calipers on the axle in pairs.



*BA42.10-P-1001-10E

8

Install in the reverse order

9

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010GH

 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 engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.

AS42.50-Z-0002-01A

10

Operate brake pedal several times until brake pads contact brake discs (resistance felt)

11

Check brake system for leaks

AR42.10-P-0100-01A

Number

Designation

Model
163

BA42.10-P-1001-10E

Self-locking bolt, brake caliper to steering knuckle

Nm

180

BA42.10-P-1004-10E

Bolt, brake pad contact sensor to brake caliper

Nm

9

Number

Designation

Model 163.128/
172/174/
175

Model
163.157
except 

Model 163.113
as of VIN A289565,
X754620
163.154
as of VIN A289565
except 

BA42.10-P-1006-04A

Banjo bolt, brake hose to fixed caliper

Nm

33

33

33