How to carry out replacement: Brake Calipers 230 2.3 Kompressor (170.447) Mercedes SLK R170
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How to change rear brake caliper on MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Brake Calipers on your MERCEDES-BENZ SLK
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 320 (170.465), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.449), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.444), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 Kompressor (170.445), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 230 Kompressor (170.447), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) 200 (170.435) … View more

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Sealant
Copper grease
Combination spanner #9
Flare nut spanner №14
Drive socket # 17
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Crow bar
Hammer
Pin punch
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • The replacement procedure is identical for the left and right brake calipers on the same axle.
  • Please note: all work on the car – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
    Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  2. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170)
  4. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 7
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  6. Step 8
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  7. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a flat screwdriver.
  8. Step 10
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  9. Step 11
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  10. Step 12
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 13
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
  11. Step 14
    Remove the fastening bolts (2 pieces).
    Step 15
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    Remove the brake caliper.
  12. Step 16
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    Disconnect the brake hose.
  13. Step 17
    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R170). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
    Step 18
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  14. Step 19
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    Remove the brake hose clamp.
  15. Step 20
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it.
  16. Step 21
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    Treat the fastening bolts. Use a sealant.
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