How to carry out replacement: Brake Drum A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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How to change brake drum on Mercedes W168 – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Drum on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake drum : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake drum – Mercedes W168. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Torx bit T30
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake drum – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake drums on Mercedes W168 in pair for the rear axle. Disregarding the parts state. It ensures even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake drums on the same axle.
  • When replacing the brake drums, be sure to also change the brake shoes.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake drum – Mercedes W168. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W168
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum. Use a rubber mallet.
    Replacement: brake drum – Mercedes W168. Tip:
    Examine the brake shoes. Replace them if needed.
  10. Step 10
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  11. Step 11
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    Install a brake drum.
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