To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
Step 6
Remove the wheel.
Step 7
Clean the brake pads fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Box (638). After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 8
Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 9
Remove the brake pad retaining pin.
Step 10
Remove the retainer of the brake pads. Use a crowbar. Use a rubber mallet.
Step 11
Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
Step 12
Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 13
Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
Step 14
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 15
Treat the brake caliper piston. Use a brake cleaner.
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