How to carry out replacement: Handbrake Shoes 230 2.3 Kompressor (170.447) Mercedes SLK R170
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How to change handbrake shoe on MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Handbrake Shoes on your MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Handbrake shoes : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 (170.435), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.447), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.445), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.444), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.449), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 32 AMG Kompressor (170.466) … View more

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How to change Handbrake shoes on Mercedes SLK R170 230 2.3 Kompressor (170.447) – step-by-step instructions for straightforward car repair Handbrake shoes
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Replacement: handbrake shoe – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
HEX bit No.H5
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Long nose pliers
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: handbrake shoe – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: handbrake shoe – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
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    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: handbrake shoe – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
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    Clean the brake pad guide pins. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 10
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    Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  8. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
  9. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads.
  10. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
    Replacing Handbrake Shoes on Mercedes SLK R170 1997 230 2.3 Kompressor (170.447) by yourself
    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
  12. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: handbrake shoe – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Tip:
    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.
  14. Step 17
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 20
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    Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the brake disc.
  19. Step 22
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    Remove the lower brake shoe return spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  20. Step 23
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    Remove the hold-down springs of the parking brake shoes. Use long nose pliers.
  21. Step 24
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    Remove the parking brake shoes.
  22. Step 25
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    Clean the mounting seats of the parking brake shoes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  23. Step 26
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    Remove the parking brake adjuster.
  24. Step 27
    Changing of Handbrake Shoes on Mercedes SLK R170 2004 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the parking brake adjuster. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  25. Step 28
    Remove the upper return spring.
    Step 29
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    Install the upper return spring.
  26. Step 30
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    Install the parking brake adjuster.
  27. Step 31
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    Install new parking brake shoes.
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