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Remove/Install Master Brake Cylinder - AR42.10-P-0300LW

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Model 205 

Model 213 

Model 253 

Fig 1: Master Brake Cylinder Components Location - Model 253
G14547094Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
CAUTION 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
Notice  Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02A
Notice  Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
Notice  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Reduce vacuum in BAS brake booster (A7/7) by depressing brake pedal several times    
2 Remove brake fluid reservoir   AR42.10-P-0301LW 
3 Clean master brake cylinder (1) in the area around the connections of brake lines (2) NOTES Before opening the brake system, the area around the separation points should be cleaned thoroughly.
Otherwise minute particles of dirt in the hydraulic components can result in malfunctions and total failure of the brake system.
IMPORTANT Use clean, lint-free rag only.
IMPORTANT Do not use any compressed air for cleaning when the brake system is open. Assembly cleaner
*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
4 Mark brake lines (2) to match connections    
5 Remove brake lines (2) from master brake cylinder (1) and seal openings using suitable stop plugs    
  Note on calculation of tightening torque when using insertion or socket tools with various effective lengths NOTES Seal connection fittings at master brake cylinder (1).
Foreign objects can otherwise enter the master brake cylinder (1) and cause damage.
AH00.00-P-0015-01CW
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 205
Model 253 Retaining screw, brake line to master brake cylinder
*BA42.10-P-1003-04O 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 213 except code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system)
Model 213 with code B07 (AMG - ceramic brake system) Retaining screw, brake line to master brake cylinder
*BA42.10-P-1003-04P 
    SPECIAL TOOL Box wrench bit Fig 3
    REFER TO GENERAL INFORMATION Record plug Fig 2
6 Unscrew nut (3) and nut (arrow) INSTALLATION IMPORTANT : Replace nut (3) and nut (arrow).  
Notice  Notes on self-locking nuts and Bolts   AH00.00-P-0001-01KOA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Nut, brake master cylinder to brake booster *BA42.10-P-1001-05L 
7 Guide master brake cylinder (1) out under the strut (4) out of BAS brake booster (A7/7) and remove toward the back NOTES Collect the brake fluid which runs out using an absorbent rag.
Otherwise the vehicle paint can be damaged.
NOTES Do not tilt the master brake cylinder (1); pull it forward and in a straight line out of the BAS brake booster (A7/7).
The push rod will otherwise be pressed out of its axial position.
INSTALLATION IMPORTANTInstallation:  Replace seal between master brake cylinder (1) and BAS brake booster (A7/7).
 
8 Install in the reverse order    
9 Bleed brake system Model 205
Model 253
AR42.10-P-0010LW
    Model 213 AR42.10-P-0010LWE
INSPECT Check     
10 Check brake system for leaks   AR42.10-P-0015LW
11
REFER TO MAINTENANCE
Carry out brake test on the test stand   AP42.00-P-4290BA
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER

Number Designation Model 205 Model 213
BA42.10-P-1001-05L Nut, brake master cylinder to brake booster Nm 21 25
MASTER BRAKE CYLINDER

Number Designation Model 253
BA42.10-P-1001-05L Nut, brake master cylinder to brake booster Nm 21
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487) Model 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487
BA42.10-P-1003-04O Retaining screw, brake line to master brake cylinder Ø 4.75 mm Nm 18 18
Ø 6.00 mm Nm 18 18
Ø 8.00 mm Nm 24 24
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 253
BA42.10-P-1003-04O Retaining screw, brake line to master brake cylinder Ø 4.75 mm Nm 16
Ø 6.00 mm Nm 16
Ø 8.00 mm Nm -
BRAKE LINES, BRAKE HOSES

Number Designation Model 213 except code B06/B07 Model 213 with code B06/B07
BA42.10-P-1003-04P Retaining screw, brake line to master brake cylinder Nm 16 16
Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)
G11971934Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Identifying Box Wrench Bit (000 589 75 03 00)
G12939483Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

Number Designation Order number
BR00.45-Z-1028-04A Assembly cleaner A 000 986 56 01