When to replace the Brake Discs on your MERCEDES-BENZ A-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Brake disc : 50000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 (169.031, 169.331), MERCEDES-BENZ A-Class (W169) A 160 CDI (169.006, 169.306) View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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All the parts you need to replace – Brake Discs for A-Class (W169) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Tools
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
Copper grease
Brake caliper guide pins grease
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 18
Torx bit T30
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Torque wrench
Brake caliper wind back tool
Round-nose pliers
Crow bar
Wheel chock
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Replace the brake disks on the car Mercedes W169 in complete set for each axis. Regardless of the state of components. This will ensure even braking.
  • The replacement procedure is identical for both brake disks on the same axle.
  • When changing the brake discs, always replace the brake pads.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. Recommended sequence of 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
    Raise the front of the car and secure on supports.
    Step 5
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  5. Step 6
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    Remove the wheel.
  6. Step 7
    Disconnect the brake pad wear sensor plug. Use round-nose pliers.
    Please note!
    Some cars are not equipped with the brake pad wear sensor.
    Step 8
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    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  7. Step 9
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  8. Step 10
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fastening. Use a combination spanner #17. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  9. Step 11
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. Professionals recommend:
    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.
  10. Step 12
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    Remove the brake pads. Use a crowbar.
  11. Step 13
    Remove the brake pads retaining clips. Use a crowbar.
    Step 14
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the caliper bracket fastening. Use a drive socket #18. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
    Remove the caliper bracket.
    Step 17
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    Clean the brake disc fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  14. Step 18
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    Unscrew the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 19
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    Remove the brake disc.
  16. Step 20
    Clean the hub. Use a wire brush. Treat the contacting surface. Use copper grease.
    Step 21
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    Install the brake disc.
  17. Step 22
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    Tighten the brake disc fastening. Use Torx T30. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 Nm torque.
  18. Step 23
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    Clean the brake caliper bracket from dirt and dust. Use a wire brush. Use a brake cleaner.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: brake discs – Mercedes W169. After applying the spray, wait a few minutes.
  19. Step 24
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    Remove the guide pins from the brake caliper. Clean old grease and rust stains, if there are any, from the caliper guide pins and guide pin boots.
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