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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.442), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 280 (171.454), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 200 Kompressor (171.445), MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171) 300 (171.454) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

This video shows the replacement procedure of a similar car part on another vehicle

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for SLK (R171) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models

Brake caliper

        Brake caliper for SLK (R171) Petrol (163 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for SLK (R171) Petrol (231 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for SLK (R171) Petrol (184 hp)
      
        Brake caliper for SLK (R171) Petrol (231 hp)

Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). Tools you'll need:

                        Wire brush
                      
                        WD-40 spray
                      
                        Brake cleaner 
                      
                        Anti-squeal paste
                      
                        Copper grease 
                      
                        Drive socket # 16 
                      
                        Combination spanner #9
                      
                        Combination spanner #14
                      
                        Wheel impact socket #17
                      
                        Ratchet wrench
                      
                        Torque wrench
                      
                        Brake bleeder kit
                      
                        Brake hose clip
                      
                        Pin punch
                      
                        Hammer
                      
                        Crow bar
                      
                        Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). AUTODOC recommends:

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-BENZ SLK (R171). 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 rear of the car and secure on supports.

Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). 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 area where the brake hose is connected to the caliper, and the guide pins area. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 9

Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
Step 10

Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath.
Step 11

Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a combination spanner #14.
Step 12

Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 13

Remove the brake caliper.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper.

Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). AUTODOC experts recommend:
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.
Step 15

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 16

While replacing the brake caliper on :maker :model, closely examine brake hoses for any signs of damage. Replace them if needed.

Step 17

Remove the brake pad retaining pin. Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
Step 18

Remove the brake pads.
Step 19

If going to use the old brake pads, clean them. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Treat the surface where the brake pads contact the brake caliper. Use anti-squeal paste.
Step 21

Screw the brake caliper on the brake pipe.
Step 22

Install the brake caliper and fix it.
Step 23

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 55 Nm torque.
Step 24

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.
Step 25

Install the brake pads.
Step 26

Install the brake pad retaining pin. Use a hammer. Use a pin punch.
Step 27

Remove the brake hose clamp.
Step 28

Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #9.
Step 29

Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw.
Step 30

Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 31

Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.
Step 32

Bleed the brake caliper system.
Step 33

Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #9.
Step 34

Disconnect the brake bleeder kit.
Step 35

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
Step 36

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts on the car. MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171)
Step 37

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 38

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 39

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake caliper – MERCEDES-BENZ SLK (R171). Professionals recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 40

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

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