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

MODEL 211, 219 with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) 

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model 

Shown on model 230 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir And Cap - Shown On Model 230

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	Remove/install
	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
	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
	Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between columns of vehicle lift and position four support plates at vehicle lift support points specified by vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
	Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear safety gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Notes on bleeding brake system		AH42.10-P-0002-01T
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1	Connect charger to battery	The vehicle must be able to be raised with charger connected.
2	Remove cover above brake fluid reservoir (10)	Only on vehicles with cover above brake fluid reservoir (10).
3	Clean cap (11) and brake fluid reservoir (10)
4	Unscrew cap (11) of brake fluid reservoir (10)	Cap on brake fluid expansion reservoir	*BA42.50-P-1001-01D
5	Suction off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir (10)	Brake fluid changer (for barrel container)   Brake fluid changer with reservoir (10-20 l)
6	Fill with new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark in the brake fluid reservoir (10)
7	Connect filling and bleeding device	Only approved brake and bleeding units may be used, as otherwise malfunctions may occur in the SBC system. Follow directions in operating manual supplied by manufacturer. Set bleeding pressure to between 2 bar and 2.5 bar. Brake fluid changer (for barrel container)   Brake fluid changer with reservoir (10-20 l)   Models 211, 230:
		Brake fluid Model 219:	*BF42.10-P-1001-01A
		Brake fluid	*BF42.10-P-1001-01F
8	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS	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. Pay attention to the diagnostic connector when entering the vehicle.
9	Raise vehicle
10	Remove wheel-and-tire assembly	When the bleed screws are not accessible.
		models 211, 230	AP40.10-P-4050Z
		Model 219	AP40.10-P-4050TX
11	Have empty receptacle ready	Total quantity for change up to 2250 ml. Accessories for brake fluid devices
12	Carry out brake fluid change using STAR DIAGNOSIS	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. Extremely high pressure: Secure bleed hose with electrohydraulic brake adapter to prevent it from slipping off the bleed screw. New brake fluid must escape free of bubbles at the bleed screws of the brake calipers. Front axle model 211:
		Bleed screw to brake caliper Front axle, model 219, 230:	*BA42.10-P-1002-10H
		Bleed screw to brake caliper Rear axle model 211:	*BA42.10-P-1002-10B
		Bleed screw to brake caliper Rear axle, model 219, 230:	*BA42.10-P-1001-12H
		Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1001-12B
		EHB adapter	Figure
13	Replace brake fluid in clutch system	Only in case of vehicles with manual transmission. New brake fluid must escape free of bubbles at the bleed screws on the central clutch release bearing.
		Model 211.0/2 with transmission 716.6	AR25.20-P-0070P
14	Install in the reverse order
	Checking
15	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (10), correct if necessary	Models 211, 230	AP42.10-P-4210Z
		Model 219	AP42.10-P-4210TX

Fig 2: Identifying EHB Adapter (240 589 00 91 00)

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