When to replace the Brake Discs on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 210 (168.035, 168.135), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 190 (168.032, 168.132), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 (168.033, 168.133) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake discs on MERCEDES W168 [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W168. Tools you might need:
Wire brush
Nylon cleaning brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 12
Drive socket # 16
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Tap wrench
Ratchet wrench
Impact screwdriver
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC experts recommend:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Mercedes W168 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • Please note: all work on the car – Mercedes W168 – 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
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  3. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  4. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Important! Hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W168
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #12. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W168. Tip from AUTODOC:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur. Check the brake caliper bracket, brake caliper guide pins and boots. Clean them. Replace, if necessary.
  10. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 12
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 13
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #16. Use a tap wrench. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  14. Step 15
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use an impact screwdriver.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the brake disc.
  17. Step 18
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    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  18. Step 19
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    Install the brake disc.
  19. Step 20
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
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