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Checking braking system for leaks using pressure tester - AR42.10-P-0015GH

MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 

Shown on vehicle with floating caliper 

Fig 1: Identifying Braking System For Leaks Using Pressure Tester
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INSPECT Inspecting     
DANGER Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid. Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on brake fluid All models AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes if loss of brake fluid is not visible externally Models 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 215, 220, 414, 460, 461, 463.200 /204 /206 /207 /208 /209 /220 /221 /224 /225 /227 /228 /230 /231 /232 /233 /240 /241 /244 /245 /247 /248 /249 /250 /254 /300 /304 /307 /308 /309 /320 /321 /322 /323 /324 /325 /327 /328/330/331 /332/333 AH42.10-P-9406-02A 
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system All models AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
1 Unscrew bleed screw at one floating or fixed caliper and connect pressure tester (051) COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TOOLS Pressure tester *WH58.30-Z-1012-15A 
    NOTES Pressure testers for hydraulic oil systems must not be used for systems with brake fluid otherwise the brake fluid will be mixed with mineral oil, which can result in a failure of the brakes.  
    IMPORTANT After testing, only bleed the floating or fixed caliper to which the pressure tester was connected.  
    IMPORTANT Floating caliper: front axle bleed screw: ↓  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1002-03A 
    IMPORTANT Floating caliper: rear axle bleed screw: ↓  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-17A 
    IMPORTANT Fixed caliper: front axle bleed screw: ↓  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1002-02A 
    IMPORTANT Fixed caliper: rear axle bleed screw: ↓  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1002-01A 
2 Bleed pressure tester (051).    
HIGH PRESSURE TEST High pressure test     
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  as working around the engine during start-up or while running may result in contusions and burns Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving off by itself.
Wear closed and close-fitting work clothes.
Do not grasp hot or rotating parts.
AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
3 Run engine at moderate speed then create as great a vacuum as possible by suddenly releasing the accelerator pedal    
4 Press down brake pedal as far as possible with brake pedal winch (080) IMPORTANT The pressure loss during the test duration of 5 minutes must not exceed 5 % of the regulated value.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal winch Fig 2
HIGH PRESSURE TEST Low-pressure check     
5 Turn off the engine and press the brake pedal until the vacuum is reduced    
6 Turn back brake pedal winch (080) until a line pressure of approx. 3 bar is still indicated on the pressure tester IMPORTANT The line pressure must not fall throughout the duration of the test (2 minutes).  
    SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal winch Fig 2
7 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010GH 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle fixed caliper

Number Designation Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620 163.154 as of VIN A289565 except USA ONLY Model 163.128/ 172/174/ 175 Model 163.128/ except USA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1002-02A Bleeder screw at fixed caliper of front axle Nm 18 18 18
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle floating caliper

Number Designation Model 163.136 Model 163.154/157 USA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1002-03A Bleed screw on front axle floating caliper Nm 18 18
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle floating caliper

Number Designation Model 163.113 up to VIN A289564, X754619 163.154 up to VIN A289564 except USA ONLY
BA42.10-P-1002-03A Bleed screw on front axle floating caliper Nm 18
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Fixed caliper at rear

Number Designation Model 163.128/ 157/172/ 174/175 Model 163.113 as of VIN A289565, X754620 163.154 as of VIN A289565
BA42.10-P-1002-01A Bleed screw on rear axle fixed caliper Nm 18 18
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Rear axle floating caliper

Number Designation Model 163.136 Model 163.154/157 USA ONLY Model 163.113 to VIN A289564, X754619 163.154 to VIN A289564
BA42.10-P-1001-17A Bleed screw at rear axle floating caliper Nm 18 18 18
Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal Winch (000 589 18 31 00)
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Commercially available tools

Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1012-15A Pressure tester (hydraulic single / dual circuit brake systems)