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Replace brake fluid - AP42.00-P-4280A

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MODEL 129 with ENGINE 119, 120 with CODE (472) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 

MODEL 140 with CODE (472) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 

MODEL 210 with ENGINE 119 with CODE (472) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) 

Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Brake Caliper, Reservoir, Return Flow Pipe, Hose Pipe And Diagnostic Socket
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Figure item, etc. Work instructions    
DANGER Risk of poisoning  caused by swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  caused by brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes. Only pour brake fluid into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Brake fluid notes All models AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system All models AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
1 Note fluid level of brake fluid reservoir (10).    
2 Unscrew cap    
3 Empty chambers in the brake fluid reservoir (10) so that the base is still covered IMPORTANT Do not drain brake fluid reservoir (10) completely.  
4 Fill up reservoir (10) with new brake fluid    
5 Disconnect return line (12) from reservoir (10)    
6 Connect hose fitting (13) to return line    
7 Connect handheld tester (087) with test cable (Multiplexer) (094) to the diagnostic data link connector (X11/4) Handheld tester (087), see GOTIS
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Test cable (Multiplexer) (094), see GOTIS
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8 Switch on ignition    
9 Actuate precharging pump with handheld tester (087) and pump brake fluid out of the precharging circuit into a vessel until the reservoir (10) is emptied so that the base is still covered    
10 Connect brake fluid changing equipment IMPORTANT Follow the operating instructions for brake fluid changing equipment.
Brake fluid changing equipment, see GOTIS
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FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
11 Carry out the bleeding process as per the instructions in the handheld tester display:
Bleed menu item brake system
IMPORTANT Allow approx. 80 cm3 to flow out of each brake cylinder.  
    Front axle, model 129, 140:
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
*BA42.10-P-1002-10I 
Front axle model 210:
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
*BA42.10-P-1002-10F 
Rear axle, model 129, 140:
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
*BA42.10-P-1002-12I 
Rear axle model 210:
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
*BA42.10-P-1001-12F 
FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
12 Brake fluid changing equipment, and check brake fluid level, fill up if necessary in accordance with the level noted beforehand    
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140 without special protection Model 140 with special protection
BA42.10-P-1002-10I Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 7 7
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 210
BA42.10-P-1002-10F Bleed screw to brake caliper M8 Nm 7
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140
BA42.10-P-1002-12I Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 7
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 210
BA42.10-P-1001-12F Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 129 Model 140
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈ 0.45 to 0.6 ≈ 0.7...0.9
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 210
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈ 0.45 to 0.6
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A
Fig 2: Identifying Brake Wrench (140 589 03 09 00)
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