Bleed brake system - AR42.10-P-0010I: Notes

MODEL 215, 220

Sequence of bleeding operation for brake calipers with one bleed screw, shown on model 220.

Fig 1: Identifying Sequence Of Bleeding Operation For Brake Calipers With Bleed Screw

Sequence of bleeding operation for 8-piston brake calipers at front axle with two bleed screws

Observe different sequence of bleeding operation for left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles.

Fig 2: Locating Bleeding Operation For Left-Hand And Right-Hand Drive Vehicles

MODIFICATION NOTES

11.8.05

Bleed screw on rear axle fixed brake caliper

Model 215.379

	Remove/install
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	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
	Notes on handling brake fluid		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss		AH42.10-P-9406-02A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1	Connect filling and bleeding device	Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. Bleeding pressure ≥2 bar. Brake fluid changer, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
		Brake fluid	*BF42.10-P-1001-01A
2	Carrying out bleeding operation	To assist the bleeding operation, press the brake pedal for high-pressure bleeding.	AR42.10-P-0010-02I
		Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-10G
		Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-12G
		Socket wrench	Figure
3	Install in the reverse order
4	Inspect fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, adjust to correct level if necessary	Brake fluid	*BF42.10-P-1001-01A

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 215
BA42.10-P-1002-10G	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	7

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 220 except model 08/18/074/174/ 179, model 220 without special protection	Model 220 with special protection, model 220.08/18/074/174/179
BA42.10-P-1002-10G	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	7	14

REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 215 except 215.374	Model 215.374
BA42.10-P-1002-12G	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	7	14

REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 220 without special protection, except model 074/174	Model 220 with special protection, model 220.074/174
BA42.10-P-1002-12G	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	7	14

BRAKE FLUID

Number	Designation			Model 215	Model 220
BF42.10-P-1001-01A	Brake fluid	Filling capacity	Liters	≈ 0.7...0.9	≈ 0.7...0.9
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0330-01A	BB00.40-P-0330-01A
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0331-00A	BB00.40-P-0331-00A

Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench (140 589 03 09 00)