Replace Brake Fluid - AP42.00-P-4280C

Model 213, 238, 253, 257, 290 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Show on model 253.3 

	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
	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
	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 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
Topical note	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
Topical note	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Topical note	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Topical note	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Remove left rear engine compartment trim (3).
	Clean
2	Clean area surrounding cap (2) and expansion reservoir (1).
	Remove
3	Unscrew cap (2).
4	Extract brake fluid from expansion reservoir (1).
5	Add new brake fluid up to the max. mark in the expansion reservoir (1).
6	Connect filling and bleeding unit at expansion reservoir (1) and switch on.	Note operating instructions for filling and bleeding unit. Damage can otherwise occur.
	Change fluid
7	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
8	Renew brake fluid.
	General brake fluid		BB00.40-P-0330-01A
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)		BB00.40-P-0331-00A
		Model 213, 238	AR42.10-P-0010-02LWE
		Model 253	AR42.10-P-0010-02LW
		Model 257, 290 New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose. Damage can otherwise occur.	AR42.10-P-0010-02FR
		Model 213, 238, 257, 290Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-12W
		Model 213, 238, 257 Bleed screw at brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1003-10X
		Model 290 Bleed screw at brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1003-10BA
		Model 253 Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-12V
		Model 253Bleed screw at brake caliper If the bleed valve is not accessible, remove/install wheel and tire assembly. After obtaining special order.	*BA42.10-P-1003-10W
9	Replace clutch operation system brake fluid.	Vehicle with manual transmission.
	General brake fluid		BB00.40-P-0330-01A
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)		BB00.40-P-0331-00A
		Model 213, 238, 253 with transmission 716.7 New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose. Damage can otherwise occur.	AR25.20-P-0070LW
		Model 213, 238, 253 with transmission 716.7Bleed screw at clutch slave cylinder	*BA25.20-P-1001-01G
	Check
10	Check brake system for leaks.
11	Check clutch operation for leak tightness.	Vehicle with manual transmission.
	Install
12	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
13	Disconnect filling and bleeding unit.
	Check
14	Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (1).		AP42.10-P-4210B
	Install
15	Screw on cap (2).
16	Install left rear engine compartment trim (3).