34 00... Parking Brake (EMF) - Additional Brake Bleeding Procedure

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NOTE: This bleeding procedure serves to eliminate residual air in the brake system.
Under certain circumstances it may not be possible to remove the entire residual air from the parking brake (EMF) brake calipers by means of the normal bleeding procedure.
In these cases, the following procedure applies.

Connect brake fluid changer to expansion tank and switch on.

NOTE: Check relevant equipment manufacturer's Operating Instructions for each device.
Charging pressure should not exceed 2 bar.

Fig 1: Connecting Brake Fluid Changer To Expansion Tank

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Close vent valve.

Flush brake caliper in installation position.

Close vent valve.

Fig 2: Brake Caliper In Installation Position

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Unscrew guide bolts (1).

If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).

Remove brake caliper (3).

Installation note:

Replace guide bolts.

Tightening torque: 34 21 4AZ .

Fig 3: Brake Caliper, Hexagon Head And Guide Bolts

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Disconnect plug connection on EMF actuator and detach cable from cable clip.

Turn brake caliper so that EMF actuator points downwards.

Open vent valve and flush brake caliper.

Close vent valve.

Fig 4: Brake Caliper With EMF Actuator Pointing Downwards

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Turn brake caliper so that EMF actuator points upwards.

Open vent valve and flush brake caliper.

Close vent valve.

Reinstall brake caliper in installation position and flush again.

Fig 5: Brake Caliper With EMF Actuator Pointing Upwards

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Switch off brake fluid changer and remove from expansion tank.

Check brake fluid level. If necessary, top up/draw off to max. level.

Close expansion tank.

NOTE: Pay attention to rubber seal (1) in sealing cap.

Fig 6: Rubber Seal In Sealing Cap

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