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Bleed brake system - AR42.10-P-0010V: Notes

MODEL 171.442 /454 /456 /473 

Fig 1: Identifying Bleed Brake System
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MODIFICATION NOTES

Bleed screw to central clutch operator *BA25.20-P-1001-01B 
  Bleeding     
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. -
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
NOTES Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02V 
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by fingers being pinched or crushed  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lids, tailgates or sliding roof. Keep body parts and limbs well clear of moving parts. -
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000V
2 Connect filling and bleeding device IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.
Bleeding pressure must be 2 bar.
 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid
Brake fluid changer
*BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
DANGER 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. -
3 Raise vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000V
4 Carrying out bleeding operation   AR42.10-P-0010-02V 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-10P 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
IMPORTANT Vehicles with manual transmission: ↓
*BA42.10-P-1002-12P 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to central clutch operator *BA25.20-P-1001-01B 
5 Detach filling/bleeding device    
INSPECT Checking     
6 Check fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir and correct if necessary FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Brake system - inspect fluid level   AP42.10-P-4210V 
DANGER Risk of accident  caused by vehicle starting off by itself when engine is running. Risk of injury  caused by contusions and burns during starting procedure or when working near the engine as it is running Secure vehicle to prevent it from moving by itself.
Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.
Do not touch hot or rotating parts.
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7 Check brake system for leaks   -
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 171
BA42.10-P-1002-10P Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 171 except 171.473 Model 171.473
BA42.10-P-1002-12P Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 7
CLUTCH ACTUATION

Number Designation Transmission 716.6
BA25.20-P-1001-01B Bleed screw to central clutch operator Nm 9
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 171
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.45 to 0.6
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A