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Test Brake System With Pressure Tester For Leaks - AR42.10-P-0015LWO

Model 238 

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WARNING 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
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  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
Notice  Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
INSPECT Check     
1 Remove cover over brake fluid reservoir (1)    
2 Clean area around cap of brake fluid reservoir (1) Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
3 Unscrew cap of brake fluid reservoir (1)    
4 Connect filling unit to brake fluid reservoir (1)    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit   WS25.00-P-0016B
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)   BB00.40-P-0331-00A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS General brake fluid IMPORTANT Observe manufacturer's operating instructions. BB00.40-P-0330-01A
5 Raise vehicle   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
6 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.
Otherwise the brake fluid will be mixed with mineral oil, which can cause brake failure.
WS42.00-P-0014B
7 Vent test equipment (3) IMPORTANT Observe manufacturer's operating instructions.  
8 Lower vehicle   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
9 Start engine and run    
10 Depress brake pedal and insert brake pedal jack (4) with adapter between brake pedal and driver's seat IMPORTANT Cover up brake pedal and driver's seat in brake pedal jack (4) system area.  
    SPECIAL TOOL Pedal arrester Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 2
11 Read off and note brake pressure on high- pressure gauge of test equipment (3)    
12 Read off brake pressure again after the specified test period on the test equipment's (3) high-pressure manometer and compare against previously-noted value HAND-HELD TESTER Check values for leak test
If brake-pressure loss is too high

Determine cause and repair brake system.
*BE42.10-P-1001-19A 
13 Switch off engine and remove brake pedal jack (4) with adapter    
14 Reduce vacuum in BAS brake booster (A7/7) by depressing brake pedal several times    
15 Depress brake pedal and insert brake pedal jack (4) with adapter between brake pedal and driver's seat SPECIAL TOOL Pedal arrester Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for brake pedal winch Fig 2
16 Slowly turn back brake pedal jack (4) until test equipment's (3) low-pressure manometer displays the specified brake pressure HAND-HELD TESTER Check values for leak test *BE42.10-P-1001-19A 
17 Read off brake pressure after specified test period on test equipments (3) low-pressure manometer HAND-HELD TESTER Check values for leak test
In event of brake pressure loss

Determine leakage in brake system and repair brake system.
*BE42.10-P-1001-19A 
18 Remove brake pedal jack (4) and adapter    
19 Raise vehicle   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
20 Disconnect test equipment (3) from brake caliper (2) and screw bleed screw all the way into brake caliper (2)    
21 Vent left front brake caliper (2)   AR42.10-P-0010-02LWE 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-10X 
22 Disconnect filling unit from brake fluid reservoir (1)    
23 Lower vehicle   AR00.60-P-1002LWG
24 Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1)    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210B
25 Seal brake fluid reservoir (1) with cap    
26 Install cover over brake fluid reservoir (1)    
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 238
BE42.10-P-1001-19A Check values for leak test High-pressure test Test period min 5
Brake pressure loss % 5
Low-pressure test Brake pressure bar 3
Test period min 2
Brake pressure loss bar 0
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 238 (except 238.361/461) Model 238.361/461
BA42.10-P-1003-10X Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 14 14
Fig 1: Identifying Pedal Arrester (000 589 48 31 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Winch (211 589 00 31 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

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