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 (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) E-CELL (169.090), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 CDI (169.308, 169.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 170 (169.032, 169.332), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 (169.033, 169.333), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 CDI (169.006, 169.306), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 CDI (169.007, 169.307), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 CDI (169.008, 169.308), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 200 TURBO (169.034, 169.334), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 180 (169.032, 169.332) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Copper grease
Sealant
Torx bit T30
Combination spanner #13
Combination spanner #15
Combination spanner #16
Wheel impact socket #17
Brake caliper wind back tool
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Mercedes W169 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 W169 – 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
    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    AUTODOC recommends:
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  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
    Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #13. Use a combination spanner #15.
  7. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. AUTODOC recommends:
    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.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake pads.
  10. Step 12
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 13
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a combination spanner #16.
  12. Step 14
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    Remove the caliper bracket.
  13. Step 15
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 16
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 17
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 18
    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush.
    Step 19
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    Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
  17. Step 20
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    Move the parking brake shoes against the drum. Use a crowbar.
  18. Step 21
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    Install the brake disc.
  19. Step 22
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
  20. Step 23
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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