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

MODEL 215, 220 

Sequence of bleeding operation for brake calipers with one bleed screw, shown on model 220. 

Fig 1: Removing Brake System Fluid - Shown On Model 220
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Sequence of bleeding operation for 8-piston brake calipers at front axle with two bleed screws 

IMPORTANT Observe different sequence of bleeding operation for left-hand and right-hand drive vehicles.

Fig 2: Brake Calipers Screw Loosening Sequence
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MODIFICATION NOTES

11.8.05 Bleed screw on rear axle fixed brake caliper Model 215.379  
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the 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
NOTES Notes on handling brake fluid   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
NOTES Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
1 Connect filling and bleeding device IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. Bleeding pressure ≥2 bar.
Brake fluid change unit
gotis://B_42/43.2_01 
 
FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
2 Carrying out bleeding operation IMPORTANT To assist the bleeding operation, press the brake pedal for high-pressure bleeding. AR42.10-P-0010-02I
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-10G 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-12G 
SPECIAL TOOL Socket wrench Fig 3
3 Install in the reverse order    
4 Inspect fluid level in brake fluid reservoir, adjust to correct level if necessary FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01A 
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 215
BA42.10-P-1002-10G Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 220 except model 08/18/074/174/179, model 220 without special protection Model 220 with special protection, Model 220.08/18/074/174/179
BA42.10-P-1002-10G Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 14
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 215 except 215.374 Model 215.374
BA42.10-P-1002-12G Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 14
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 220 without special protection, except model 074/174 Model 220 with special protection, Model 220.074/174
BA42.10-P-1002-12G Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 7 14
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 Specification BB00.40-P-0330-01A BB00.40-P-0330-01A
Sheet BB00.40-P-0331-00A BB00.40-P-0331-00A
Fig 3: Identifying Socket Wrench (140 589 03 09 00)
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