Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change brake caliper on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. Tools you might need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      High-temperature ceramic grease
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flare nut spanner №14
                    
                      Combination spanner #9
                    
                      Combination spanner #15
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Brake bleeder kit
                    
                      Brake hose clip
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC experts recommend:

The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. Recommended sequence of steps:

Step 1

Open the bonnet.Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 8

Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.
Step 9

Loosen the brake hose fastening.Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 10

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush.Use WD-40 spray.
Step 11

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 12

Spread the brake pads.Use a crowbar.

Step 13

Remove the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. Professionals recommend:
When replacing the brake caliper, it is recommended to check the brake hose for damages and, if necessary, to replace it with a new one. When replacing a brake caliper it is recommended to replace brake pads, check the state of the brake discs and replace them with new ones if necessary.If no new guide pins were supplied in a kit with the new brake calipers, use the old pins.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 15

Treat the brake hose.Use a brake cleaner.
Step 16

Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.Use a flare nut spanner #14.
Step 17

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 18

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 nm torque.
Step 19

Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper.Use a flare nut spanner #14.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
Step 20

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 21

Undo the brake bleeder screw.Use a combination spanner #9.
Step 22

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 23

Bleed the brake caliper system.
Step 24

Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw. Use a combination spanner #9.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 7 Nm torque.
Step 25

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.

Step 26

Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt.Use a brake cleaner.
Step 27

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use high-temperature ceramic grease.
Step 28

Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. Professionals recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 29

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. Mercedes W201
Step 30

Screw in the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 31

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts.Use wheel impact socket #17.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 32

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 33

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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