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Bleed brake system - AR42.10-P-0010GZ

MODEL 164 

Fig 1: Identifying Bleed Brake System
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Shown on vehicle with AIRmatic (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), code 489 

  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. AS42.50-Z-0001-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes All models AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system All models AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02GZ
1 Open engine hood and raise to vertical position   AR88.40-P-1000GZ
2 Unscrew cap (5) from brake fluid reservoir (6).    
3 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 change unit
*BF42.10-P-1001-01G 
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
4 Lift/jack up vehicle   AR00.60-P-1000GZ
5 Adjust bleeding pressure on filling and bleeding unit to 2.0 bar    
6 Remove breather dust caps    
7 Connect hose of bleed bottle on bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1)    
8 Open bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1) and allow 80 cm3 of brake fluid to flow out free of bubbles  , then tighten to the correct torque TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-12L 
9 Repeat bleeding process at the other brake calipers IMPORTANT Sequence when bleeding: Bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1), bleed screw on left rear axle brake caliper (2), bleed screw on right front axle brake caliper (3), bleed screw on left front axle brake caliper (4).  
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-12L 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA42.10-P-1001-10L 
10 Detach filling/bleeding device    
Brake fluid change unit  
11 Attach bleeder dust caps and screw cap    
INSPECT Checking     
12 Check the fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir (6) and correct if necessary FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01G 
REFER TO MAINTENANCE Brake system - inspect fluid level   AP42.10-P-4210GZ
13 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0100-01GZ
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 164
BA42.10-P-1001-12L Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 164 except 164.177 Model 164.177
BA42.10-P-1001-10L Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 18 18
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 164.1/8
BF42.10-P-1001-01G Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0.8
Specifications for Operating Fluids Specification

DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)

Specification

MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07