LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mercedes Benz >> 2015 >> CLS400 Base >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 189 (Brakes - Hydraulic & Mechanical Systems - 212 Chassis - 1 Of 2) >> Testing & Repair >> Test brake system with pressure tester for leaks - AR42.10-P-0015EW

Test brake system with pressure tester for leaks - AR42.10-P-0015EW

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 33 other vehicles, including the 2016 Mercedes-Benz E63 S AMG, 2016 Mercedes-Benz E400, 2016 Mercedes-Benz E350, 2016 Mercedes-Benz E300, and 2016 Mercedes-Benz E250. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MODEL 207, 212, 218 

MODIFICATION NOTES

4.6.13 Bleed screw to brake caliper MODEL 212 BA42.10-P-1002-12J
4.6.13 Bleed screw to brake caliper MODEL 207 BA42.10-P-1002-12J
4.6.13 Bleed screw to brake caliper MODEL 218 BA42.10-P-1002-12J
Fig 1: Checking Brake System With Pressure Tester For Leaks
G09976534Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02V
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Deactivate easy entry/exit feature With code 275 (Driver's seat, steering column and outside mirrors with memory)  
2 Open engine hood MODEL 207, 212, 218  
MODEL 207, 212 AR88.40-P-1000EW
3 Connect filling unit to brake fluid expansion reservoir (1)    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit   WS25.00-P-0016B
    IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.  
4 Remove bleed screw from left front brake caliper (2) and connect test equipment (3)    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 07 21 00 Test equipment NOTES
Test equipment (3) for hydraulic oil systems may not be used for systems with brake fluid. If the brake fluid is mixed with mineral oil this may lead to brake failure!
NOTES
Observe the manufacturer's operating instructions to avoid any incorrect operation and measurement errors.
Otherwise, proper brake operation cannot be assured.
WS42.00-P-0014B
5 Vent test equipment (3)    
6 Switch off filling unit and vent pressure    
  High-pressure test     
DANGER Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
7 Allow the engine to run at moderate speed and release the accelerator pedal suddenly IMPORTANT In order to produce the highest possible vacuum in the brake booster (A7/7).  
8 Immediately press down brake pedal as far as possible and insert brake pedal jack (010) with adapter between brake pedal and driver seat NOTES
Protect the brake pedal and driver seat. The brake pedal and driver's seat may be damaged.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal jack Fig 2
9 Read off and note brake pressure on high-pressure gauge of test equipment (3)    
10 Read off and note brake pressure again after 5 minutes on the high-pressure gauge of the test equipment (3) IMPORTANT During the 5 min. duration of the test, the brake pressure may not drop more than 5 %.  
  Low-pressure test     
11 Switch off engine and remove brake pedal jack (010) with adapter    
12 Push down brake pedal several times IMPORTANT To reduce the vacuum in the brake booster (A7/7).  
13 Press down brake pedal as far as possible and insert brake pedal jack (010) with adapter between brake pedal and driver seat NOTES
Protect the brake pedal and driver seat. The brake pedal and driver's seat may be damaged.
 
SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal jack Fig 2
14 Slowly turn back brake pedal jack (010) until the low-pressure gauge on the test equipment (3) displays a brake pressure of approx. 3 bar    
15 Read off and note the brake pressure after 2 minutes on the low pressure gauge of the test equipment (3) IMPORTANT The brake pressure must not  drop during the 2 min. test duration.  
16 Remove brake pedal jack (010) and adapter SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 3
SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal jack Fig 2
17 Detach test equipment (3) and tighten bleed screw on brake caliper (2)    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 07 21 00 Test equipment   WS42.00-P-0014B
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-10J 
18 Bleed brake system   AR42.10-P-0010-02EW 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
MODEL 207, 212 with TRANSMISSION 711.6, 716.6
*BA25.20-P-1001-01B 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1002-12J 
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-10J 
19 Detach filling unit    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit   WS25.00-P-0016B
20 Correct fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (1)    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210EW
21 Close engine hood MODEL 207, 212, 218  
MODEL 207, 212 AR88.40-P-1000EW
22 Activate easy entry and exit feature With code 275 (Driver's seat, steering column and outside mirrors with memory)  
CLUTCH OPERATING SYSTEM

Number Designation TRANSMISSION 711.6 in MODEL 117, 156, 171, 172, 176, 203, 204, 207, 212, 242, 246 TRANSMISSION 716.6 in MODEL 163, 170, 171, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 212, 230
BA25.20-P-1001-01B Bleed screw to central clutch operator Nm 9 9
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 212 MODEL 207
BA42.10-P-1002-12J Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 18 18
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 218
BA42.10-P-1002-12J Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 207 MODEL 212 (except 212.061/074/075/076/077/092/274/275/27 6/277/292)
BA42.10-P-1003-10J Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 18 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 212.061 MODEL 212.074/075/076/077/274/275/276/277 except CODE B07, MODEL 212.092/292
BA42.10-P-1003-10J Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 18 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 212.074/075/076/077/274/275/276/277 with CODE B07 MODEL 218 (except 218.374/375/376/392/974/975/976/992)
BA42.10-P-1003-10J Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 18 18
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation MODEL 218.374/375/376/974/975/976 except CODE B07, MODEL 218.392/992 MODEL 218.374/375/376/974/975/976 with CODE B07
BA42.10-P-1003-10J Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 18 18
Fig 2: Identifying Brake Pedal Jack (000 589 18 31 00)
G09976535Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Winch (211 589 00 31 00)
G09976536Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA