Replace brake fluid - AP42.00-P-4280BB
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MODEL 124 as of 1.7.93 with CODE (471) Acceleration slip regulation (ASR)
MODEL 129, 140 as of 1.7.93 up to 31.5.94 with CODE (471) Acceleration slip regulation (ASR)
| Figure item, etc. | Work instructions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Risk of accident caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury from bruises and burns if you hold your hands into engine when it is started or when it is running. | Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. |
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A | |
| 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 | |
| Brake fluid notes | AH42.50-P-0001-01A | ||
| Notes on repairs to brake system | AH42.00-P-0003-01A | ||
| 1 | Record fluid level of brake fluid reservoir | ||
| 2 | Empty pressure reservoir at bleed screw "SP" when ignition is switched off | ||
| 3 | Unscrew cap | ||
| Replacing brake fluid with the brake fluid changing equipment | |||
| 4 | Connect filler and bleeder unit according to manufacturer's instructions. | ||
| 5 | Allow approx. 80 cm3 brake fluid to flow out at each wheel brake and if necessary at the clutch slave cylinder | Clear brake fluid free of bubbles must flow out of the bleed hose. | |
| Front axle model 124: Bleed screw to brake caliper |
*BA42.10-P-1001-10Q | ||
| Front axle, model 129, 140: Bleed screw to brake caliper |
*BA42.10-P-1002-10I | ||
| Rear axle model 124: Bleed screw to brake caliper |
*BA42.10-P-1001-12Q | ||
| Rear axle, model 129, 140: Bleed screw to brake caliper |
*BA42.10-P-1002-12I | ||
| Brake fluid | |||
| Socket wrench | Figure | ||
| 6 | Start engine | ||
| 7 | Open bleed screw "SP" until clear brake fluid escapes free of bubbles | ||
| 8 | Close bleed screw "SP" | Await charging process for pressure reservoir, charging pump (A7/3m1) runs audibly (approx. 30 s). | |
| 9 | Turn off engine | ||
| 10 | Disconnect filler and bleeder unit | ||
| 11 | Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir. | It is essential to maintain the noted fluid level of the brake fluid reservoir Fill with fresh brake fluid. | AP42.10-P-4210Z |
| Brake fluid | *BF42.10-P-1001-01A | ||
| 12 | Screw on cap |
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER
| Number | Designation | Model 124 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1001-10Q | Bleed screw to brake caliper | Nm | 7 |
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 |
FIXED CALIPER AT REAR
| Number | Designation | Model 124 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BA42.10-P-1001-12Q | Bleed screw to brake caliper | 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 |
BRAKE FLUID
| Number | Designation | Model 124 | Model 129 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF42.10-P-1001-01A | Brake fluid | Filling capacity | Liters | ≈ 0.45 to 0.6 | ≈ 0.45 to 0.6 |
| 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 140 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BF42.10-P-1001-01A | Brake fluid | Filling capacity | Liters | ≈ 0.7...0.9 |
| Specifications for Operating Fluids | Sheet | BB00.40-P-0330-01A | ||
| Sheet | BB00.40-P-0331-00A | |||