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

Model 118, 177, 247 

Shown on model 177.087 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 247.014 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	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	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Clean
1	Clean area surrounding cap (2) and expansion reservoir (1).
	Remove
2	Unscrew cap (2).
3	Extract brake fluid from expansion reservoir (1).
4	Add new brake fluid up to the max. marking in the expansion reservoir (1).	Fold trim (3) to check.
5	Connect filling and bleeding unit to expansion reservoir (1) and switch on.	Note operating instructions for filling and bleeding unit. Damage can otherwise occur.
	Change fluid
6	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
7	Renew brake fluid.
	General brake fluid		BB00.40-P-0330-01A
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)		BB00.40-P-0331-00A
			AR42.10-P-0010-02MFA
		New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose. Damage can otherwise occur.
		Bleed screw at brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1004-10ZA
		Vent screw on brake caliper (floating brake caliper) If vent screw is not accessible: ↓ Detach attach wheel and tire assemblies. After obtaining special order.	*BA42.10-P-1004-12X
8	Replace clutch operation system brake fluid.	Model 118, 177, 247 with transmission 711.6
		Model 177 with engine 282 with transmission 711.6 Model 177 with engine 608 with transmission 711.6	AR25.20-P-0070MFA
	General brake fluid		BB00.40-P-0330-01A
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)		BB00.40-P-0331-00A
		New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose. Damage can otherwise occur.
		Model 118, 177, 247 with transmission 711.6Bleed screw to central clutch operator	*BA25.20-P-1001-01B
	Check
9	Check brake system for leaks.
10	Check clutch operation for leak tightness.	Model 118, 177, 247 with transmission 711.6
	Install
11	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
12	Disconnect filling and bleeding unit.
	Check
13	Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (1).		AP42.10-P-4210D
	Install
14	Screw on cap (2).