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How to replace the front brake hose
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MERCEDES-BENZ A W168

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 (168.033, 168.133)

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Page 1: ...A W168 VIDEO TUTORIAL This replacement procedure can be used for MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS W168 A 140 168 031 168 131 MERCEDES BENZ A CLASS W168 A 160 168 033 168 133 The steps may slightly vary dependin...

Page 2: ...TOOLS WWW AUTODOC CO UK 2 24 Wire brush WD 40 spray Brake cleaner Copper grease Combination spanner 11 Combination spanner 14 Wheel impact socket 17 Torque wrench Fluid container Brake bleeder kit Whe...

Page 3: ...IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER 1 Open the bonnet Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap WWW AUTODOC CO UK 3 24 The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake hoses on the same axle All wor...

Page 4: ...2 Secure the wheels with chocks 3 Loosen the wheel mounting bolts Use wheel impact socket 17 WWW AUTODOC CO UK 4 24...

Page 5: ...4 Raise the front of the car and secure on supports 5 Unscrew the wheel bolts AUTODOC recommends WWW AUTODOC CO UK 5 24 To avoid injury hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts...

Page 6: ...6 Remove the wheel 7 1 Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe WWW AUTODOC CO UK 6 24...

Page 7: ...7 2 Use a wire brush Use WD 40 spray 8 Detach the fastener connecting the ABS sensor cable to the shock strut WWW AUTODOC CO UK 7 24...

Page 8: ...9 Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath 10 Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe Use a combination spanner 11 WWW AUTODOC CO UK 8 24...

Page 9: ...11 Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper Use a combination spanner 14 12 Remove the brake hose WWW AUTODOC CO UK 9 24...

Page 10: ...e new brake hose onto the brake caliper 14 Tighten the fastener connecting the brake pipe to the brake caliper Use a combination spanner 14 Use a torque wrench Tighten it to 26 Nm torque WWW AUTODOC C...

Page 11: ...spanner 11 Use a torque wrench Tighten it to 22 Nm torque 16 Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe Use a brake cleaner AUTODOC recommends...

Page 12: ...17 Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut 18 Undo the brake bleeder screw Use a combination spanner 11 WWW AUTODOC CO UK 12 24...

Page 13: ...19 Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw 20 Press the brake pedal several times to remove any air from the system WWW AUTODOC CO UK 13 24...

Page 14: ...ghten the brake bleeder screw Use a combination spanner 11 22 Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt Use a brake cleaner AUTODOC recommends WWW AUTODOC CO UK 14 24 After applying the spray wait a few min...

Page 15: ...23 Disconnect the brake bleeder kit 24 Clean the brake disk surface Use a wire brush Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim Use copper grease WWW AUTODOC CO UK 15 24...

Page 16: ...25 Install the wheel AUTODOC recommends 26 Screw in the wheel bolts Use wheel impact socket 17 WWW AUTODOC CO UK 16 24 To avoid injury hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts...

Page 17: ...27 Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary 28 Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap WWW AUTODOC CO UK 17 24...

Page 18: ...29 Lower the car and working in a cross order tighten the wheel bolts Use a torque wrench Tighten it to 112 Nm torque 30 Remove the jacks and chocks WWW AUTODOC CO UK 18 24...

Page 19: ...31 Close the hood WWW AUTODOC CO UK 19 24...

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Page 22: ...BUY SPARE PARTS FOR MERCEDES BENZ BRAKE HOSES A WIDE SELECTION WWW AUTODOC CO UK 22 24...

Page 23: ...CHOOSE CAR PARTS FOR MERCEDES BENZ A W168 BRAKE HOSES FOR MERCEDES BENZ BUY NOW WWW AUTODOC CO UK 23 24...

Page 24: ...formation provided is for information purposes only and cannot replace advice from specialists AutoDoc shall not be liable for incorrect or hazardous usage of equipment tools and car parts AutoDoc str...

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