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

MODEL 124, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 230 

MODEL 414 

MODEL 220 except CODE (Z07) Top protection 

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Fluid Reservoir
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INSPECT Checking     
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
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1 Remove cover above brake fluid reservoir (10) Model 209 with code P98 Black Series  
2 Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (10), correct if necessary IMPORTANT The fluid level must be between the "MIN" and "MAX" marks embossed in the brake fluid reservoir (10).  
    IMPORTANT If the fluid level is too low, determine cause and remedy subject to a separate repair order. ↓  
    Check brake lining thickness:  
    Model 209, 211, 230 AP42.10-P-4253A 
    Model 124, 129, 140 as of 1.7.93 AP42.10-P-4253AM
    Model 170, 202, 208, 210  
    Model 163 AP42.10-P-4253GH
    Model WDB 168.032, AP42.10-P-4253GC
    Model 168.035/109/132/133/135  
    Model 168.006/007/008/009/031/033/131 AP42.10-P-4253GB
    Model 9BM 168.032, with drum brakes  
    Model 203 AP42.10-P-4253P
    Model 215, 220 AP42.10-P-4253I
    Model 414 AP42.10-L-4251VA
    Model 140 up to 30.06.93  
    IMPORTANT If necessary, check brake system, hydraulic clutch operation, ABS, ABR, ETS, ASR, ESP, SBC (also pressure reservoir, precharging pump and charging piston unit in wheel arch) for leaks.  
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 211, 230 *BA42.50-P-1001-01D 
    FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
BRAKE SYSTEM HYDRAULICS

Number Designation   Model 211, 230, 240
BA42.50-P-1001-01D Cap to brake fluid expansion reservoir Nm ≈2
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 124 Model 129
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.45 to 0.6 ≈0.45 to 0.6
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 140 Model 163
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.7...0.9 ≈0.7...0.9
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 168 Model 170
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0,6 ≈0.45 to 0.6
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 202 Model 203
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.45 to 0.6 ≈0.45 to 0.6
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 208 Model 209
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.45 to 0.6 ≈0.45 to 0.6
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 210 Model 211
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.45 to 0.6 ≈1.4...2.25
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 215 Model 220
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.7...0.9 ≈0.7...0.9
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 230 Model 414.700 without CODE GS5
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈1.4...2.25 ≈0,76
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation     Model 414.700 with code GS5
BF42.10-P-1001-01A Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.83
    Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0330-01A
      Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A