When to replace the Brake Calipers on your MERCEDES-BENZ 190
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake caliper : 100000 km
Important!
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.

How to change brake caliper on MERCEDES W201 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. List of the tools you'll need:
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:
  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 rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  8. Step 8
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    Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  9. Step 9
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
    Step 10
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  10. Step 11
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    Clamp the brake hose off using a brake hose clamp.
  11. Step 12
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    Loosen the brake hose fastening. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  12. Step 13
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the brake caliper.
  15. Step 16
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    Disconnect the brake hose. Use a flare nut spanner #14.
  16. Step 17
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    Treat the brake hose. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W201. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  17. Step 18
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    Install and fix the brake hose into a new caliper.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 25 Nm torque.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the brake pads.
  20. Step 21
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    Install the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the brake pads retaining clips. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer. Use a crowbar.
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