Bleed brake system with STAR DIAGNOSIS - AR42.10-P-0012R

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MODEL 211 with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC)

MODEL 230 except CODE (P99) "AMG Black Series" special model

MODIFICATION NOTES

29.7.09	Value changed: bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-10H
	Value changed: bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1001-12H

	Remove/install
	Risk of injury caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system	Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.	AS42.46-Z-0001-01A
	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
	Notes on bleeding brake system		AH42.10-P-0002-01T
1	Connect battery charger	It must be possible to raise the vehicle with the battery charger connected.
2	Connect brake fluid changing equipment	Only approved brake fluid changing units may be used as otherwise malfunctions may occur in the SBC system. Follow directions in operating manual supplied by manufacturer. Set bleeding pressure to between 2 bar and 2.5 bar. Brake fluid changer with reservoir (10-20 l) gotis://B_42/43.2_01.1
2	Connect brake fluid changing equipment	Brake fluid	*BF42.10-P-1001-01A
3	Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS	It must be possible to raise the vehicle with the STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system connected. Position diagnostic system such that its display screen can be seen from the driver seat. STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnosis system
4	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift	Model 211 Model 230	AR00.60-P-1000T
5	Remove wheels	If the bleed screw is inaccessible
	Remove/install wheels, rotate if necessary	If the bleed screw is inaccessible	AP40.10-P-4050Z
6	Provide an empty brake fluid receptacle	Total capacity for bleeding process up to 2250 ml. Brake fluid receptacle
7	Carry out bleeding operation using STAR DIAGNOSIS	The following steps should be run through in STAR DIAGNOSIS: Select menu item "SBC Sensotronic Brake Control" and appropriate menu item for performed repair. Then process all the individual steps from top to bottom. Extremely high pressure: Secure bleed hose with electrohydraulic brake adapter to prevent it from slipping off the bleed screw. Front axle, model 211, 230:
		Model 211	*BA42.10-P-1002-10H
		Model 230	*BA42.10-P-1002-10B
		Rear axle, model 211, 230:
		Model 211	*BA42.10-P-1001-12H
		Model 230	*BA42.10-P-1001-12B
		EHB adapter	*240589009100
8	Install in the reverse order
9	Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, and correct if necessary.	Cap on brake fluid expansion reservoir	*BA42.50-P-1001-01D
	Brake system - inspect fluid level	Cap on brake fluid expansion reservoir	AP42.10-P-4210Z

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 211 except model 211.076/077/276/277	Model 211.076/077/276/277
BA42.10-P-1002-10H	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	14	14

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 230.454/456/458/467/475, Model 230.471 with code 494	Model 230.470/472/474/476/477/model 230.479 without code P99 model 230.471 without code 494
BA42.10-P-1002-10B	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	7	7

REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 211 except model 211.076/077/276/277	Model 211.076/077/276/277
BA42.10-P-1001-12H	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	14	14

REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 230.470/472/474/476/477 model 230.479 without code P99	Model 230.454/456/458/467/471/475
BA42.10-P-1001-12B	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	7	7

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 211	Model 230
BF42.10-P-1001-01A	Brake fluid	Filling capacity	Liters	≈1.4...2.25	≈1.4...2.25
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0330-01A	BB00.40-P-0330-01A
		Specifications for Operating Fluids	Sheet	BB00.40-P-0331-00A	BB00.40-P-0331-00A

Fig 1: Identifying EHB Adapter (240 589 00 91 00)

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