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Mercedes-Benz A W168 How To Replace

Mercedes-Benz A W168 How To Replace

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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 (168.033, 168.133)
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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How to replace the front brake hose
on
MERCEDES-BENZ A W168
VIDEO TUTORIAL
Important!
1–24

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  • Page 1 How to replace the front brake hose MERCEDES-BENZ A W168 VIDEO TUTORIAL Important! 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. 1–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...

  • Page 2: Required Tools

    REQUIRED TOOLS: Wire brush Wheel impact socket #17 WD-40 spray Torque wrench Brake cleaner Fluid container Copper grease Brake bleeder kit Combination spanner #11 Wheel chock Combination spanner #14 2–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 3 AUTODOC recommends: The replacement procedure is identical for the right and left brake hoses on the same axle. All work should be done with the engine stopped. CARRY OUT REPLACEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: Open the bonnet. Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap. 3–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 4 Secure the wheels with chocks. Loosen the wheel mounting bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. 4–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 5 Raise the front of the car and secure on supports. Unscrew the wheel bolts. AUTODOC recommends: To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts. 5–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 6 Remove the wheel. Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe. 6–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 7 Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray. Detach the fastener connecting the ABS sensor cable to the shock strut. 7–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 8 Put a container for gathering brake fluid beneath. Unscrew the fastener connecting the brake hose to the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #11. 8–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 9 Unscrew the brake hose from the brake caliper. Use a combination spanner #14. Remove the brake hose. 9–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 10 Screw the new brake hose onto the brake caliper. 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. 10–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 11 Screw the brake hose onto the brake circuit pipe. Use a combination spanner #11. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 22 Nm torque. Clean the area where the brake hose is connected to the brake caliper and to the brake circuit pipe.
  • Page 12 Connect the fastener of the ABS sensor cable to the shock absorber strut. Undo the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #11. 12–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 13 Connect the brake bleeder kit to the brake bleeder screw. Press the brake pedal several times to remove any air from the system. 13–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 14 Tighten the brake bleeder screw. Use a combination spanner #11. Clean dirt from the brake hose bolt. Use a brake cleaner. AUTODOC recommends: After applying the spray, wait a few minutes. 14–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 15 Disconnect the brake bleeder kit. Clean the brake disk surface. Use a wire brush. Treat the surface where the brake disc contacts the wheel rim. Use copper grease. 15–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 16 Install the wheel. AUTODOC recommends: To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when screwing in the fastening bolts. Screw in the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. 16–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 17 Check the brake fluid level in the expansion tank and refill if necessary. Tighten the brake fluid reservoir cap. 17–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 18 Lower the car and working in a cross order, tighten the wheel bolts. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 112 Nm torque. Remove the jacks and chocks. 18–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 19 Close the hood. 19–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 20 DID YOU FIND THESE INSTRUCTIONS HELPFUL? BECOME A MEMBER OF AUTODOC CLUB! 20–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 21 AUTODOC — TOP QUALITY AND AFFORDABLE CAR PARTS ONLINE AUTODOC MOBILE APP: GREAT DEALS AND CONVENIENT SHOPPING A GREAT SELECTION OF SPARE PARTS FOR YOUR CAR 21–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 22 BUY SPARE PARTS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ BRAKE HOSES: A WIDE SELECTION 22–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 23 CHOOSE CAR PARTS FOR MERCEDES-BENZ A W168 BRAKE HOSES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ: BUY NOW 23–24 WWW.AUTODOC.CO.UK...
  • Page 24 BRAKE HOSES FOR MERCEDES-BENZ A W168: BUY NOW: THE BEST DEALS & OFFERS Disclaimer: The document contains only general recommendations that may be useful for you when you perform repair or replacement work. AutoDoc shall not be liable for any loss, injury, damage of property occurring in the repair or replacement process due to incorrect use or misinterpretation of the provided information.