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

MODEL 163 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir And End Cover
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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 on repairs to brake system All models AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
1 Note fluid level of brake fluid reservoir (10).    
2 Unscrew cap (11).    
3 Empty chambers in brake fluid reservoir down to a fluid level of approx. 10 mm. IMPORTANT Do not empty reservoir completely.  
  Replace brake fluid with filler and bleeder unit.     
4 Connect filler and bleeder unit according to manufacturer's instructions.   *WE58.40-Z-1001-07A 
5 Allow approx. 80 cm3 of brake fluid to flow out at each wheel brake IMPORTANT Clear brake fluid must flow out of bleed hose free of bubbles  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at front axle floating caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at rear axle floating caliper *BA42.10-P-1001-17A 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
  Replace brake fluid without filler and bleeder unit     
6 Without filler and bleeder unit: Fill expansion reservoir (10) up to marking "MAX." with brake fluid    
7 Pump out the old brake fluid with 10 pump strokes at each wheel brake IMPORTANT Fill reservoir with new brake fluid. Clear brake fluid free of bubbles must flow out of the bleed hose. Do not empty reservoir completely.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at front axle floating caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-03A 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at rear axle floating caliper If emptying the reservoir completely ↓ *BA42.10-P-1001-17A 
    Bleed brake system AR42.10-P-0010GH 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
8 Disconnect filler and bleeder unit.    
9 Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir. IMPORTANT Note fluid level of brake fluid reservoir.
This level must be maintained.
Fill reservoir with new brake fluid
 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
10 Screw on cap (11).    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle floating caliper

Number Designation Model 163.113 to VIN A289564, X754619 163.154 to VIN A289564 except USA ONLY Model Series 163.136
BA42.10-P-1002-03A Bleed screw on front axle floating caliper Nm 18 18
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Front axle floating caliper

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

Number Designation Model Series 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
FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid

Number Designation MODEL Series 163
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling quantities Liters ≈0,7-0,9
Specifications for Service Products Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A
Workshop equipment

WE58.40-Z-1001-07A Brake fluid replacement unit