Remove/install rear-axle brake caliper

AR42.10-P-0080RT

Remove/install rear-axle brake caliper

12.02.2019

Model

251

1

Brake caliper

2

Brake hose

3

Bolts

4

Caliper support

 

Remove/install

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 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

Topical note

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A

1

Lift/jack up vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000RT

2

Remove rear wheels



Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary

AP40.10-P-4050RT

3

Remove brake pads from floating brake caliper

AR42.10-P-0160RT

4

Detach brake hose (2) from brake caliper (1)

Topical note

Notes on installing brake hoses

AH42.10-P-9406-01A


Seal brake hose (2) immediately with stop plug. The expansion reservoir for brake fluid must not run empty,
else air will flow into the brake system.

 Brake line to floating brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1001-14A

 Record plug

*129589009100

5

Remove brake caliper (1)

6

Unscrew screws (3) and remove brake caliper support (4)

Topical note

Notes on self-locking nuts and bolts

AH00.00-N-0001-01A

 Installation: Replace bolts (3).

 Self-locking bolt, brake caliper to steering knuckle

*BA42.10-P-1002-12L

7

Install in the reverse order

8

Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010RT

 Brake hoses, brake lines

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA42.10-P-1001-14A

Brake line to floating brake caliper

Nm

22

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 251

BA42.10-P-1002-12L

Self-locking bolt, brake caliper to steering knuckle

Stage 1

Nm

60

Stage 2

°

45