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

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MODEL 204 

Fig 1: Replacing Brake Fluid
G07671099Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
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 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 Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
CLEAN Clean     
1 Clean cap (1) and brake fluid reservoir (2)    
2 Unscrew cap (1).    
3 Suction off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir (2)    
4 Fill with new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark in the brake fluid reservoir (2) FLUID SPECIFICATION *BF42.10-P-1001-01J 
5 Connect filling and bleeding unit (01) onto brake fluid reservoir (2) and switch on IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.  
6 Allow brake fluid to flow out of the bleed screws IMPORTANT New brake fluid must escape free of bubbles via the bleed hose (02): ↓  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Bleed the system. AR42.10-P-0010-02CW 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-10J 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-12J 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to central clutch operator *BA25.20-P-1001-01B 
7 Install in the reverse order    
8 Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2)   AP42.10-P-4210CW 
INSPECT Check    
9 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0100-01V 
CLUTCH OPERATING MECHANISM

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

Number Designation Model 204 except model 204.077/277/377
BA42.10-P-1002-12J Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 14
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 204 except model 204.077/277/377/9
BA42.10-P-1003-10J Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 14
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 204
BF42.10-P-1001-01J Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.5
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A