Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 1.8 (201.018), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) 2.0 (201.022), 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) 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, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.3 (201.028), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) E 2.6, MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), MERCEDES-BENZ 190 (W201) D 2.0 (201.122), 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 … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W201. List of the tools you'll need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      Nylon cleaning brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner
                    
                      All-purpose cleaning spray
                    
                      Ceramic grease
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Combination spanner #17
                    
                      Drive socket # 17
                    
                      HEX bit No.H5
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Flat Screwdriver
                    
                      Pin punch
                    
                      Hammer
                    
                      Tap wrench
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W201. Tip from AUTODOC experts:

Replace the brake disks on the car Mercedes W201 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.
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 1

Open the bonnet.
Step 2

Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 3

Secure the wheels with chocks.

Step 4

Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
Step 5

Raise the car.

Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC recommends:
If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
Step 6

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

AUTODOC recommends:
Warning! To avoid injury, hold the wheel while unscrewing the fastening bolts. Mercedes W201
Step 7

Remove the wheel.
Step 8

Clean the brake pad guide pins. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
Step 9

Remove the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 10

Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
Step 11

Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
Step 12

Remove the brake pads.
Step 13

Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 14

Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
Step 15

Remove the fastening bolts.
Step 16

Remove the brake caliper.

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.
Step 17

Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 19

Remove the fastening bolt.
Step 20

Remove the brake disc.
Step 21

Clean the wheel hub. Use a wire brush.
Step 22

Treat the contacting surface. Use ceramic grease.
Step 23

Install a new brake disc.
Step 24

Install the fastening bolt.
Step 25

Tighten the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 10 Nm torque.
Step 26

Set the parking brake adjuster in the correct position. Use a flat screwdriver.
Step 27

Treat the brake caliper pistons. Use a nylon cleaning brush. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 28

Wind back the brake caliper pistons.
Step 29

Install the brake caliper and fasten it.
Step 30

Install the fastening bolts.
Step 31

Tighten the brake caliper fasteners. Use a drive socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 65 Nm torque.
Step 32

Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.

Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W201. Professionals recommend:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 33

Install the brake pads.
Step 34

Install the retaining spring of the brake pads.
Step 35

Install the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
Step 36

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.
Step 37

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use ceramic grease.
Step 38

Install the wheel.

Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W201. AUTODOC experts recommend:
To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts.
Step 39

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 40

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 110 Nm torque.
Step 41

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W201. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
Without starting the engine, press the brake pedal several times until you feel significant resistance.Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and top up if necessary.
Step 42

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 43

Close the bonnet.

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