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

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Model 217, 222

Fig 1: Replacing Brake Fluid

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 222

	Risk of accident when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work.	Before starting the engine, actuate brake pedal several times until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.	AS42.50-Z-0002-01A
	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
	Risk of injury . Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.	Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.	AS00.00-Z-0002-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
	Remove
1	Remove cover for left rear engine compartment over expansion reservoir (2)
	Clean
2	Clean cap (1) and expansion reservoir (2)
	Remove
3	Unscrew cap (1)
4	Suction off brake fluid from the expansion reservoir (2)
5	Add new brake fluid up to the Max. marking in the expansion reservoir (2)
6	Connect filling and bleeding unit (01) to expansion reservoir (2) and switch on
	000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit		WS25.00-P-0016B
	000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit	Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.	WS25.00-P-0016B
7	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling
	Remove bottom engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
	Change fluid
8	Replace brake fluid
	General brake fluid		DOT 4. See GENERAL BRAKE FLUID (https://bevo.mercedes-benz.com/index.php?language_id=1)
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)		MB 331.0 brake fluid A 000 989 08 07
		Bleed screw on brake caliper for front axle MODEL 217, 222. Bleed screw on brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-10V
		Bleed screw on brake caliper for rear axle MODEL 217, 222. Bleed screw to brake caliper New brake fluid must escape free of bubbles via the bleed hose (02): ↓ Bleed the system.	*BA42.10-P-1002-12J
			AR42.10-P-0010-02RK
	Check
9	Check brake system for leaks	If there are problems: ↓ Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
	Install
10	Install lower engine compartment paneling
	Install lower engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105LF
11	Switch off filler/bleeder unit (01) and disconnect from expansion reservoir (2)
	Check
12	Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (2)		AP42.10-P-4210HA
	Install
13	Install left rear cover for engine compartment

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 217.377/378/379/477/479 with CODE B07	MODEL 217.377/378/379/477/479 except CODE B07
BA42.10-P-1002-10V	Bleed screw on brake caliper	Nm	18	18

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 217.364/382/384/385/482	MODEL 222.067/082/085/163/165/167/967, MODEL 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 with CODE 950/951, MODEL 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 except CODE Z07
BA42.10-P-1002-10V	Bleed screw on brake caliper	Nm	18	18

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 except CODE 950/951, MODEL 222.162	MODEL 222.077, MODEL 222.177/178/179 except CODE B07
BA42.10-P-1002-10V	Bleed screw on brake caliper	Nm	18	18

FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		MODEL 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 with CODE Z07, MODEL 222.177/178/179 with CODE B07
BA42.10-P-1002-10V	Bleed screw on brake caliper	Nm	18

REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number	Designation		Model 217	Model 222
BA42.10-P-1002-12J	Bleed screw to brake caliper	Nm	18	18