How to carry out replacement: Brake Shoes A 140 1.4 (168.031, 168.131) Mercedes W168
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When to replace the Brake Shoes on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake Shoe Set : 100000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.007), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.008), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 160 CDI (168.006), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 170 CDI (168.009, 168.109), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W168) A 140 (168.031, 168.131) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Replacement: brake shoes – Mercedes W168. Tools you need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Copper grease
Drive socket # 30
HEX bit no.H6.
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Round-nose pliers
Pliers
Flat chisel
Hammer
Rubber mallet
Crow bar
Flat Screwdriver
Wheel chock
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Replacement: brake shoes – Mercedes W168. 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 shoes – Mercedes W168. Take the following steps:
  1. Step 1
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    Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 2
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    Secure the wheels with chocks.
  3. Step 3
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    Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17.
  4. Step 4
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    Raise the rear of the car and secure on supports.
  5. Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake shoes – Mercedes W168. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 7
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    Clean the brake drum fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  8. Step 8
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    Unscrew the brake drum fastening. Use HEX No.H6. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 9
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    Remove the brake drum. Use a rubber mallet.
  10. Step 10
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    Remove the hub bearing protection cap. Use a flat screwdriver.
  11. Step 11
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    Unscrew the wheel hub axle nut. Use a drive socket #30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 12
    Remove the fastening nut.
    Step 13
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    Remove the wheel hub. Use a crowbar.
  13. Step 14
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    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use round-nose pliers.
  14. Step 15
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    Pull both brake shoes with the adjuster from the working brake cylinder, avoiding damage to the boots. Use round-nose pliers.
    Replacement: brake shoes – Mercedes W168. Tip:
    Don't press the brake pedal after removing the rear brake drum shoes. This will cause the piston to fall out of the brake cylinder, leakage of brake fluid and depressurization of the system.
  15. Step 16
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    Release the parking brake cable. Use round-nose pliers.
  16. Step 17
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    Remove the retaining springs of the brake pads.
  17. Step 18
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    Remove both shoes from the mounting bracket.
  18. Step 19
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    Perform further demounting of the upper retaining spring and the adjuster mechanism. Use pliers.
  19. Step 20
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    Install the upper retaining springs and adjustment mechanism on new brake shoes.
  20. Step 21
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    Place the brake shoes so that their inward edges rest on the anchor plate.
  21. Step 22
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    Install the retaining springs of the brake pads. Use pliers.
  22. Step 23
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    Secure the parking brake cable.
  23. Step 24
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    Attach the brake shoes, together with the brake adjuster, to the wheel cylinder.
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