Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.064, 638.068), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 110 D 2.3 (638.074, 638.078), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 113 2.0 (638.014, 638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 114 2.3 (638.034, 638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.094), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.094) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Brake disc

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 21 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Phillips screwdriver
                    
                      Impact screwdriver
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). AUTODOC experts recommend:

Replace the brake disks on the car MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) – should be done with the engine switched off.

Carry out replacement in the following order:

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.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Tip:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6

Remove the wheel.
Step 7

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 8

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 9

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 10

Remove the brake caliper.

AUTODOC recommends:
Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
Step 11

Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use a flat screwdriver.

Please note!
Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #21. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 15

Remove the caliper bracket.
Step 16

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 17

Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use an impact screwdriver.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
If necessary, use a rubber mallet.
Step 18

Remove the brake disc.
Step 19

Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 20

Install the brake disc.
Step 21

Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use a Phillips screwdriver. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
Step 22

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 23

Clean the mounting seats of the caliper and its bracket. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 24

Install the brake caliper bracket.
Step 25

Tighten the brake caliper bracket. Use a drive socket #21. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 162 Nm torque.
Step 26

Treat the brake caliper piston. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 27

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 28

Install the brake pads.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 28 Nm torque.
Step 30

Connect the brake pad wear sensor plug.
Step 31

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 32

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 33

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638)
Step 34

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 35

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 Nm torque.
Step 36

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). Tip:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 37

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.

AUTODOC recommends:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638) – Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until it feels firm.
Step 38

Close the hood.

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