How to carry out replacement: Brake Hose A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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When to replace the Brake Hose on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake hose : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 280 4-matic (210.081), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 320 4-matic (210.082), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W210) E 430 4-matic (210.083), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 280 T 4-matic (210.281), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 320 T 4-matic (210.282), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class T-modell (S210) E 430 T 4-matic (210.283) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake hose – Mercedes W168. Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Combination spanner #11
Combination spanner #14
Wheel impact socket #17
Torque wrench
Fluid container
Brake bleeder kit
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake hose – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake hoses on the same axle.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake hose – Mercedes W168. Use the following procedure:
  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 front of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake hose – Mercedes W168. Tip:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7.1
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe.
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    Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Detach the fastener connecting the ABS sensor cable to the shock strut.
  9. Step 9
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    Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
  10. Step 10
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #11.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14.
  12. Step 12
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    Remove the brake hose.
  13. Step 13
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    Screw the new brake hose onto the brake caliper.
  14. Step 14
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    Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 18 Nm torque.
  15. Step 15
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    Screw the brake hose onto the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 14 Nm torque.
  16. Step 16
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    Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake hose – Mercedes W168. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  17. Step 17
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    Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut.
  18. Step 18
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    Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #11.
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