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Replace brake fluid - AP42.00-P-4280SX

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MODEL 216 

MODEL 221.0/1 

Fig 1: Replacing Brake Fluid (Model 221.0/1)
G10037975Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
MODIFICATION NOTES

29.7.09 Value changed: Bleed screw to brake caliper   *BA42.10-P-1001-10M 
  Value changed: Bleed screw to brake caliper Model 216 except 216.377/379
Model 221 except model 221.077/177/179
*BA42.10-P-1001-12M 
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
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
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 repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
1 Clean screw cap (1) and clean brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)    
2 Unscrew cap (1).    
3 Suction off brake fluid from the expansion reservoir (2) for brake fluid INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Correct fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (2). AP42.10-P-4210SX 
FLUID SPECIFICATION Brake fluid *BF42.10-P-1001-01I 
4 Pour in new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark in the brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)    
5 Connect brake fluid change unit (01) to expansion reservoir (2) for brake fluid and switch on IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.  
6 Remove the front wheels Engine 275 AP40.10-P-4050SX
7 Allow brake fluid to flow out at the bleed screws of the brake calipers IMPORTANT The new brake fluid must escape free of bubbles via the bleed hose (02): ↓  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Carrying out bleeding operation
Front axle:
AR42.10-P-0010-02SX
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
Rear axle
*BA42.10-P-1001-10M 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1001-12M 
8 Install in the reverse order    
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 216 except model 216.374/377/379 Model 221 except model 221.074/077/174/177/179
BA42.10-P-1001-10M Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 14 14
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 216 except 216.374/377/379 Model 216.374/377/379 Model 221 except model 221.074/077/174/177/179 Model 221.074/077/174/177/179
BA42.10-P-1001-12M Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 14 23 14 23
BRAKE FLUID

Number Designation Model 216 Model 221
BF42.10-P-1001-01I Brake fluid Filling capacity Liters ≈0, 5 ≈0, 5
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet    
DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1) DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)
Sheet    
MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07 MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07