Brake Hose/Line: Description and Operation

AH42.10-P-9406-01A Notes on installing brake hoses

Component Identification:

Only install brake hoses which are approved by Mercedes-Benz.

When connecting brake hoses (51) ensure that the brake hose (51) is not assembled twisted (free of twists). An adequate distance to other axle parts must be guaranteed in all driving situations.

Model 129, 140

A retainer plate with a twelve point profile or multipoint head profile is attached to the bracket (52). Insert brake hose (51) in the retainer plate (60) so that it does not chafe on vehicle parts on full left and right steering angle and at full bump and rebound travel.

Component Identification:

Model 170, 171, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 216, 219, 220, 221, 230, 240, 638, 639

On the brake hose connection piece there are two elevated sections (arrow) which lock the brake hose in the multi-point profile of the bracket.