Brake system - inspect fluid level - AP42.10-P-4210CW

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MODEL 204

Fig 1: Checking Expansion Reservoir

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

MODIFICATION NOTES

27.4.10

Procedure modified

Step 1

	Checking
	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
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1	Check fluid level in the expansion reservoir (1) for brake fluid and correct if necessary	Vehicles with manual transmission use the same expansion reservoir (1) for clutch operation fluid and brake fluid. The fluid level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" markings stamped in the brake fluid expansion reservoir (1). If fluid level is too high, extract brake fluid down to "MAX" marking. If the fluid level is too low, determine cause and eliminate subject to a separate order.