Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake pad set : 30000 km

Important!

This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 D 2.3 (638.164), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 TD 2.3 (638.174), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 113 2.0 (638.114, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 114 2.3 (638.134, 638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 108 CDI 2.2 (638.194), MERCEDES-BENZ VITO Bus (638) 110 CDI 2.2 (638.194) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

How to change rear brake pads on MERCEDES-BENZ VITO 1 (W638) [TUTORIAL AUTODOC]

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Brake pad set

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. Tools you need:

                      Wire brush
                    
                      WD-40 spray
                    
                      Brake cleaner 
                    
                      Anti-squeal paste
                    
                      Copper grease 
                    
                      Drive socket # 13 
                    
                      Drive socket # 16 
                    
                      Wheel impact socket #17
                    
                      Ratchet wrench
                    
                      Torque wrench
                    
                      Brake caliper wind back tool
                    
                      Rubber mallet
                    
                      Crow bar
                    
                      Wheel chock

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Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts recommend:

Perform the replacement of brake pads in complete set for each axis. This provides effective braking.
The replacement procedure is identical for all brake pads on the same axle.
All work should be done with the engine stopped.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. Use the following procedure:

Step 1

Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Step 2

Secure the wheels with chocks.
Step 3

Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 4

Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
Step 5

Unscrew the wheel bolts.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip:
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 Vito W638. 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.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts recommend:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 16

Press in the brake caliper piston. Use brake caliper wind back tool.
Step 17

Clean the mounting seat of the brake caliper. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
Step 18

Install the brake caliper and fix it. Use a drive socket #13. Use a drive socket #16. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 29 Nm torque.
Step 19

Clean the brake caliper surface. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.

AUTODOC recommends:
Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 20

Treat the brake caliper bracket where it contacts the brake pads. Use anti-squeal paste.

AUTODOC recommends:
Make sure the disc surface is clean before installing the pads.
Step 21

Install new brake pads.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip from AUTODOC:
Make sure the pads are installed with linings facing the disc.
Step 22

Install the retainer of the brake pads.
Step 23

Install the brake pad retaining pin.
Step 24

Install the retaining springs of the brake pads.
Step 25

Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease.
Step 26

Clean the brake disk surface. Use a brake cleaner.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. Tip:
After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
Step 27

Install the wheel.

AUTODOC recommends:
Important! Hold the wheel while screwing in the fastening bolts. Mercedes Vito W638
Step 28

Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
Step 29

Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 175 Nm torque.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. AUTODOC experts recommend:
Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary.
Step 30

Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. Close the hood.

AUTODOC recommends:
Mercedes Vito W638 – Press the brake pedal several times with the engine shut down until you feel the resistance built up.
Step 31

Remove the jacks and chocks.

Replacement: brake pads – Mercedes Vito W638. Professionals recommend:
Slow down smoothly for first 150-200 km after the brake pads replacement. Avoid unneccessary and sharp braking to a stop.

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