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.
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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