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.
Step 11
Remove the brake pads.
Replacement: brake pads – MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO (414). Tip from AUTODOC:
Measure the brake disc thickness. Upon reaching the wear limit the part must be replaced.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust.Use a wire brush.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO (414). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 13
Treat the brake pads in the area where their surface comes into contact with the brake caliper bracket. Use anti-squeal paste.
Press in the brake caliper piston.Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 17
Install the brake caliper and fix it.Use a combination spanner #13.Use a combination spanner #15.Use a drive socket #13.Use a torque wrench.Tighten it to 35 Nm torque.
Step 18
Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 19
Clean the brake disk surface.Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – MERCEDES-BENZ VANEO (414). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
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