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

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 180 (203.035), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006, 203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.004), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 180 Kompressor (203.046), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 Kompressor (203.042), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CDI (203.007), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 200 CGI Kompressor (203.043), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.008), MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class Saloon (W203) C 220 CDI (203.006) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake caliper on MERCEDES-BENZ С W203 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake caliper

Replacement: brake caliper – Mercedes W203. 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 W203. 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 W203. 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 W203. 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 W203. 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 W203. 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 Mercedes W203, 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 W203. 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 W203
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 W203. 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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