Bleed brake system - AR42.10-P-0010GG

MODEL 460, 461

MODEL 463 (except 463.270 /271) except CODE (979) Special protection version

Fig 1: Identifying Draining Brake Fluid With Reservoir

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	Remove/install
	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 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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1	Unscrew cap for brake fluid reservoir and pour in new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark
2	Connect filling and bleeding unit on brake fluid reservoir and switch on	Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. Brake fluid change unit with supply tank (10-20 l)
3	Remove the front wheels
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary		AP40.10-P-4050G
4	Carrying out bleeding operation	The bleed sequence given in the linked specification must be adhered to, otherwise the brake system may malfunction!	AR42.10-P-0010-02GG
		Bleed screw on front axle fixed caliper	*BA42.10-P-1001-02B
		Bleed screw to rear axle wheel brake cylinder	*BA42.10-P-1001-08A
		Bleed screw on rear axle floating caliper	*BA42.10-P-1001-17B
5	Install in the reverse order
	Checking
	Risk of accident when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work	Before starting engine, actuate brake pedal several times until the pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.	AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
6	Press brake pedal several times and check brake system for leaks	Firm resistance should be noticeable at the brake pedal.	AR42.10-P-0100-01A
7	Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir
	Hydraulic brake system - check fluid level, correct if necessary		AP42.50-P-4210G

FRONT AXLE FIXED BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 460	Models 461, 463
BA42.10-P-1001-02B	Bleed screw at front axle fixed brake caliper	Nm	14	14

BRAKE CYLINDER

Number	Designation		Model 460, 461	Model 463
BA42.10-P-1001-08A	Bleed screw to rear axle wheel brake cylinder	Nm	14	14

REAR AXLE FLOATING BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 461, 463 except model 463.270/271
BA42.10-P-1001-17B	Bleed screw at rear axle floating caliper	Nm	15