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How to change rear brake caliper on Mercedes W201 – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16 (201.034), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution (201.036), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 (201.035), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0 (201.024), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3-16 (201.034), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 Evolution (201.036), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.5-16 (201.035), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.5 (201.126), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) Turbo-D 2.5 (201.128), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6 (201.029), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.0, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.3 E, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.023), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
How to change brake caliper on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

All the parts you need to replace – Brake Calipers for 190 (W201) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Brake caliper
Alternative products

Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
High-temperature ceramic grease
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #9
Combination spanner #17
Flare nut spanner №14
Wheel impact socket #17
Crow bar
Hammer
Pin punch
Brake hose clip
Brake bleeder kit
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. 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 W201 – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
- Step 1Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Step 2Secure the wheels with chocks.
- Step 3Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
- Step 4Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
- Step 5Unscrew the wheel bolts.AUTODOC recommends:Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
- Step 6Remove the wheel.
- Step 7Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 8Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
- Step 9Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.Step 10Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
- Step 11Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
- Step 12Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
- Step 13Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
- Step 15Remove the brake caliper.
- Step 16Disconnect the brake hose. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
- Step 17Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.AUTODOC recommends:Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
- Step 18Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
- Step 19Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
- Step 20Install the brake pads.
- Step 21Install the retaining spring of the brake pads.
- Step 22Install the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
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