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Brake Test - AP42.00-P-4290BA

MODEL 117, 124, 129, 140, 156, 163, 164, 166, 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 176, 190, 197, 199, 202, 203, 204, 205, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 222, 230, 231, 238, 240, 242, 245 (except 245.286), 246, 251, 253, 292 

  General brake test (Only applies for countries without a specified brake test on the roller brake test stand)     
1 Check braking behavior of service brake when driving NOTES
It must be ensured that the brake test when driving is performed as per the country-specific legislation and regulations.
Otherwise, people may be injured or there may be damage to material and the environment!
IMPORTANT Press brake pedal uniformly.
With braking deceleration fluctuations or pulsating brake pedal

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
With a difference in service brake performance on wheels on a single axle

Check/correct tire pressure subject to separate repair order.
If the service brake performance difference remains even after repeat brake test on the wheels on a single axle.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
The locking limit was not reached.

Subject to a separate repair order, check whether the brake values still comply with the legal regulations.
The specified minimum requirements and tolerance limits for the brake system must be fulfilled on a vehicle-specific basis in accordance with the country-specific legislation.
If this is not the case.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
 
2 Check braking characteristics for parking brake when driving at ≤ 4 km/h (≤ 2.5 mph) NOTES It must be ensured that the brake test when driving is performed as per the country-specific legislation and regulations.
Otherwise, people may be injured or there may be damage to material and the environment!
IMPORTANT Electrically operated parking brakes are only active as from a speed of ≤ 4 km/h (≤ 2.5 mph).
The locking limit was not reached.

Subject to a separate repair order, check whether the brake values still comply with the legal regulations.
The specified minimum requirements and tolerance limits for the brake system must be fulfilled on a vehicle-specific basis in accordance with the country-specific legislation.
If this is not the case.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
 
  Brake test on roller brake test stand     
  Risk of death  caused by limbs being caught or crushed by rotating parts when performing tests on the brake test stand Never leave the vehicle unattended on the rollers except in an emergency. Ensure that no one is under the vehicle or near rotating parts during testing. In case of emergency, use the EMERGENCY OFF switch to shut down test stand. AS42.00-Z-0001-01A
3.1 Set hydraulic valve or electrical selection switch in engine compartment to "TEST" position Model 124.226/230/290/330/333/393
IMPORTANT Ignition must be switched off.
 
3.2 Switch on dynamometer test using steering wheel buttons Model 197  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 197.3/4
NOTES
Do not switch off ESP® using the ESP® Sport OFF button on the center console.
Otherwise, an active intervention by the ESP® brake system may lead to measurement errors.
AR54.30-P-1000-02QQ
4 Attach pedal force meter to brake pedal For brake test on roller brake test stand as per EU Directive 2010/48/EU for vehicles with initial registration as of 28.07.2010.  
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 05 21 00 Roller brake test stand   WS42.00-P-0006B 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Perform brake test stand run Model 164, 166, 169, 171, 172, 190, 203.7, 204, 205, 207, 212, 213, 216, 217, 218, 219, 221, 222, 230, 231, 238, 245 (except 245.286), 246, 251, 253, 292
IMPORTANT No service scope.
AR42.00-P-0001-01A
5 Perform gear ratio change from "High" to "Low" Model 164, 166
with code 430 (Offroad package)
IMPORTANT To do so, press the "Low Range" button on the lower control panel and drive for 20 to 50 meters to shift from the "High" on-road ratio into the "Low" on-road ratio. If "Sport" transmission mode has been activated, it is not possible to shift to the "Low" step-down ratio.
 
6 Move vehicle with front axle into roller brake test stand    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 05 21 00 Roller brake test stand   WS42.00-P-0006B 
7 Move automatic transmission to selector lever position "N" or shift manual transmission to neutral    
8 Determine and document the braking characteristic and brake values of the front axle NOTES
On all-wheel drive vehicles, the speed of the roller brake test stand rollers my be max. 5 km/h and may not last for longer than 15 s per test of one axle.
Between the tests, a waiting period of at least 15 s must be observed, during which the axle may not be driven by the roller brake test stand rollers!
The drive train and brake system can otherwise be damaged.
IMPORTANT Press brake pedal uniformly. Document maximum values before wheels lock.
 
9 Move vehicle with rear axle into roller brake test stand    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 05 21 00 Roller brake test stand   WS42.00-P-0006B 
10 Move automatic transmission to selector lever position "N" or shift manual transmission to neutral    
11 Determine and document braking response and brake values of rear axle NOTES
On all-wheel drive vehicles, the speed of the roller brake test stand rollers my be max. 5 km/h and may not last for longer than 15 s per test of one axle.
Between the tests, a waiting period of at least 15 s must be observed, during which the axle may not be driven by the roller brake test stand rollers!
The drive train and brake system can otherwise be damaged.
IMPORTANT Press brake pedal uniformly. Document maximum values before wheels lock.
 
12.1 Determine and document braking response, brake values and actuating travel of parking brake Vehicles with mechanically actuated parking brake
IMPORTANT Operate parking brake uniformly. Document the number of notches and the maximum values prior to the wheels locking up.
 
12.2 Determine and document braking characteristics and brake values for electric parking brake Model 197, 216, 221
Vehicles with electrically-operated parking brake
NOTES
On all-wheel drive vehicles, the speed of the roller brake test stand rollers my be max. 5 km/h and may not last for longer than 15 s per test of one axle.
Between the tests, a waiting period of at least 15 s must be observed, during which the axle may not be driven by the roller brake test stand rollers!
Before operating the electric parking brake, the rear-axle complete wheels must be driven by the roller brake test stand until the vehicle has detected the roller brake test stand so that application of the brake pads is then slowed down.
Otherwise damage may occur.
NOTES
Briefly press switch of electric parking brake once, do not hold.
Otherwise damage will occur.
IMPORTANT Document maximum values before wheels lock.
 
12.3 Determine and document braking characteristics and brake values for electric parking brake Model 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 190, 205, 213, 217, 222, 231, 238, 242, 246, 253, 292
Vehicles with electrically-operated parking brake
NOTES
On all-wheel drive vehicles, the speed of the roller brake test stand rollers my be max. 5 km/h and may not last for longer than 15 s per test of one axle.
Between the tests, a waiting period of at least 15 s must be observed, during which the axle may not be driven by the roller brake test stand rollers!
Before operating the electric parking brake, the rear-axle complete wheels must be driven by the roller brake test stand until the vehicle has detected the roller brake test stand so that application of the brake pads is then slowed down.
Otherwise damage may occur.
IMPORTANT The electric parking brake brakes briefly and then changes to the roller brake test stand mode.
  • After 3 s press the switch of the electric parking brake again briefly, the electric parking brake brakes with greater brake power.
  • If necessary, after 3 s briefly press the switch of the electric parking brake a 3rd and a 4th time until the wheels lock up.

IMPORTANT Document maximum values before wheels lock.
 
13 Release parking brake and drive vehicle out of roller brake test stand    
14 Evaluate braking response and documented brake values of service brake    
Notes on the evaluating and interpreting brake tests on test stands   AH42.00-P-0004-01A
If there are brake value fluctuations or a pulsating brake pedal or if the difference in the braking effect of the service brake at the wheels of one axle is more than 25 % of the highest value

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
The locking limit was not reached.

Subject to a separate repair order, check whether the brake values still comply with the legal regulations.
IMPORTANT The stated deviation applies for the Federal Republic of Germany; differently phrased country-specific regulations must be observed accordingly.
If the brake values do not meet legal requirements.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
 
15.1 Evaluate braking response and documented brake values of parking brake Vehicles with mechanically actuated parking brake
If there are brake value fluctuations, pulsating operation or if the difference in the braking effect of the parking brake at the wheels of one axle is more than 50 % of the highest value

Bed in the parking brake as per the specifications, subject to a separate repair order.
 
Except MODEL 197, 216, 221 AP42.20-P-4290-01BA
MODEL 129 with duo servo brake Number of notches at which the parking brake must be adjusted if up to that point there is insufficient braking effect *BE42.20-P-1005-01A 
Model 124, 140, 163, 164, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 218, 219, 220, 230, 240, 251 Number of notches by which the foot-operated parking brake has to be adjusted, if until then there is no adequate braking effect *BE42.20-P-1001-02A 
Model 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 245 (except 245.286) Number of notches by which the hand brake has to be adjusted, if until then there is no adequate braking effect

Repeat the brake test on a roller brake test stand, subject to a separate repair order.
If the complaint remains after a repeat roller brake stand test.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
The locking limit was not reached.

Subject to a separate repair order, check whether the brake values still comply with the legal regulations.
IMPORTANT The stated deviation applies for the Federal Republic of Germany; differently phrased country-specific regulations must be observed accordingly.
If the brake values do not meet legal requirements.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
*BE42.20-P-1002-02A 
15.2 Evaluate braking response and documented brake values of parking brake Model 197, 216, 221
Vehicles with electrically-operated parking brake
If there are brake value fluctuations, pulsating operation or if the difference in the braking effect of the parking brake at the wheels of one axle is more than 50 % of the highest value

Condition parking brake, in accordance with specifications, subject to separate repair order.
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Model 216
Model 221.0/1
AR42.20-P-0530-02SX
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR Model 197
Repeat the brake test on a roller brake test stand, subject to a separate repair order.
If the complaint remains after a repeat roller brake stand test.

Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.
The locking limit was not reached.

Subject to a separate repair order, check whether the brake values still comply with the legal regulations.
IMPORTANT The stated deviation applies for the Federal Republic of Germany; differently phrased country-specific regulations must be observed accordingly.
If the brake values do not meet legal requirements.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
AR42.20-P-0530-02RQ
15.3 Evaluate braking response and documented brake values of parking brake Model 117, 156, 166, 172, 176, 190, 205, 213, 217, 222, 231, 238, 242, 246, 253, 292 Vehicles with electrically-operated parking brake
If there are brake value fluctuations, pulsating operation or if the difference in the braking effect of the parking brake at the wheels of one axle is more than 50 % of the highest value

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
The locking limit was not reached.

Subject to a separate repair order, check whether the brake values still comply with the legal regulations.
IMPORTANT The stated deviation applies for the Federal Republic of Germany; differently phrased country-specific regulations must be observed accordingly.
If the brake values do not meet legal requirements.

Determine and rectify cause subject to separate repair order.
 
16.1 Set hydraulic valve or electrical selection switch in engine compartment to "Function" position Model 124.226/230/290/330/333/393
IMPORTANT Ignition must be switched off.
 
16.2 Switch off dynamometer test via steering wheel buttons Model 197  
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Model 197.3/4 AR54.30-P-1000-02QQ
ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR PARKING BRAKE DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Number Designation Model 124, 140, 163, 164, 202, 203, 204, 207, 208, 209, 210, 211, 212, 215, 218, 219, 220, 230, 240, 251
BE42.20-P-1001-02A Number of notches by which the foot-operated parking brake has to be adjusted, if until then there is no adequate braking effect Number 7
ADJUSTMENT VALUES FOR PARKING BRAKE DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS

Number Designation Model 168, 169, 170, 171, 199, 245
BE42.20-P-1002-02A Number of notches by which the hand brake has to be adjusted, if until then there is no adequate braking effect Number 5
TEST VALUES FOR PARKING BRAKE

Number Designation Model 129 up to 9/30/89 with duo servo brake Model 129 as of 10/1/89 with duo servo brake
BE42.20-P-1005-01A Number of notches at which the parking brake must be adjusted if up to that point there is insufficient braking effect 4 5