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

MODEL 211 with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) 

MODEL 219 

MODEL 230 

shown on model 230 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir And Cover - Shown On Model 230
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS. AS42.46-Z-0001-01A
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
DANGER 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
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES Notes on bleeding brake system   AH42.10-P-0002-01T
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1 Connect battery charger IMPORTANT It must be possible to raise the vehicle with the battery charger connected.  
2 Unscrew cap (11) of brake fluid reservoir (10)    
3 Extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir (10)    
4 Pour in new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark on the brake fluid reservoir (10)    
5 Connect brake fluid changing equipment NOTES Only approved brake fluid changing equipment may be used, otherwise malfunctions in the SBC system may occur.
IMPORTANT Follow directions in operating manual supplied by manufacturer.
Set bleeding pressure to between 2 bar and 2.5 bar.
Brake fluid changing equipment, see GOTIS http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
Model 211, 230:
 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid
Model 219:
*BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01F 
6 Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system, see GOTIS
http://gotis.aftersales.daimlerchrysler.com
IMPORTANT It must be possible to raise the vehicle with the STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system connected.
Position diagnostic system such that its display screen can be seen from the driver seat.
IMPORTANT Pay attention to the diagnostic connector when entering the vehicle.
 
7 Raise vehicle    
8 Remove wheels Only if the bleed screw is not accessible.  
    Model 211, 230 AP40.10-P-4050Z
    Model 219 AP40.10-P-4050TX
9 Have empty receptacle ready IMPORTANT Total quantity for change up to 2250 ml.
Brake fluid receptacle
 
10 Carry out brake fluid changing process with STAR DIAGNOSIS IMPORTANT The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS:
Select menu item "SBC-Sensotronic Brake Control" and appropriate menu item for brake fluid change.
Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom.
IMPORTANT Extremely high pressure: Secure bleed hose with electrohydraulic brake adapter to prevent it from slipping off the bleed screw.
Front axle model 211:
 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
Front axle model 219, 230:
*BA42.10-P-1002-10H 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
Rear axle model 211:
*BA42.10-P-1002-10B 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
Rear axle model 219, 230:
*BA42.10-P-1001-12H 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1001-12B 
    SPECIAL TOOL EHB adapter Fig 3
11 Install in the reverse order    
12 Inspect fluid level in expansion reservoir, adjust to correct level if necessary IMPORTANT The fluid level must be between the "MAX" and "MIN" marks embossed in the brake fluid expansion reservoir.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Cap on brake fluid expansion reservoir
Model 211, 230:
*BA42.50-P-1001-01D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid
Model 219:
*BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01F 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 211 except model 211.076/077/083/090/276/277/283/290, except model 211.084/087/089/092/284/287/289/292 with code 950, 951, 952 Model 211.076/077/083/090/276/277/283/290/084/087/284/089/092/292 /, 287/289l 950 with code 951952
BA42.10-P-1002-10H Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 8 8
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 219.372/376/377 Model 219.322/356/357/375
BA42.10-P-1002-10B Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 8 8
TORQUE SPECIFICATION FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 230.456/467/ 475, model 230.471 with code 494 Model 230.472/474/476/477/479, model 230.471 without code 494
BA42.10-P-1002-10B Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 7
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 211 except model 211.076/077/276/277 Model 211.076/077/276/277
BA42.10-P-1001-12H Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 8 8
TORQUE SPECIFICATION REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 219 Model 230.472/474/476/477/479 Model 230.456/467/471/475
BA42.10-P-1001-12B Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 8 7 7
TORQUE SPECIFICATION BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICS

Number Designation Model 211, 230, 240 Model 219
BA42.50-P-1001-01D Cap to brake fluid expansion reservoir Nm ≈2 ≈2
FLUID SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 211 Model 230
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈ 1.4...2.25 ≈ 1.4...2.25
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
FLUID SPECIFICATION BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 219
BF42.10-P-1001-01F Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈ 1.4...2.25
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A
Fig 2: EHB Adapter (240 589 00 91 00)
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Fig 3: Identifying EHB Adapter (240 589 00 91 00)
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