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

MODEL 231 

MODIFICATION NOTES

31.8.12 Venting screw on brake caliper   BA42.10-P-1005-10U
Fig 1: Bleeding Brake System
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REMOVING Remove    
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
DANGER Risk of poisoning  from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with brake fluid 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 repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1 Open engine hood    
CLEAN Clean     
2 Clean area around cap (1) of brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)    
  Preparation for bleeding procedure     
3 Unscrew cap (1) of brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)    
4 Fill with new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark in the brake fluid expansion reservoir (2) FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01J 
5 Connect filler/bleeder unit (01) to brake fluid expansion reservoir (2) and switch on    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. WS25.00-P-0016B
REMOVING Remove     
6 Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050EW
  Bleeding     
7 Carrying out bleeding operation   AR42.10-P-0010-02RK
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit   WS25.00-P-0016B
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION MODEL 231Bleed screw on brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1005-10U 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-12J 
8 Switch off filler/bleeder unit (01) and remove from brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)    
9 Screw cap (1) onto brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)    
INSPECT Check     
10 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0100-01V
11 Check fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (2); correct if necessary    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210V 
INSTALLING Install     
12 Mount front wheel and tire assemblies    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP40.10-P-4050EW
13 Close engine hood    
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 231
BA42.10-P-1002-12J Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 231.457/473 MODEL 231.474 except CODEB07
BA42.10-P-1005-10U Bleed screw on brake caliper Nm 18 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 231.474 with CODE B07 MODEL 231.479 except CODEB07
BA42.10-P-1005-10U Bleed screw on brake caliper Nm 18 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 231.479 with CODE B07
BA42.10-P-1005-10U Bleed screw on brake caliper Nm 18
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 231
BF42.10-P-1001-01J Brake fluid Filling capacity Liter ≈0, 6
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