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

Model 167 

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Shown on model 167.119 

WARNING 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
DANGER 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
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
DANGER 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 discs   AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Topical note  Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake discs   AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Topical note  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
REMOVING Remove     
1 Remove left rear engine compartment trim (3).    
CLEAN Clean     
2 Clean area of cap (2) and brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).    
REMOVING Remove     
3 Unscrew cap (2).    
4 Suction brake fluid out of brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).    
5 Fill new brake fluid up to maximum mark in brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).    
6 Connect filler/bleeder unit to brake fluid expansion reservoir (1) and switch on. NOTES
Note operating instructions for filling and bleeding unit.
Damage can otherwise occur.
 
  Change fluid     
7 Lift vehicle with lifting platform.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A
8 Renew brake fluid.    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS General brake fluid   BB00.40-P-0330-01A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATIONS Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)   BB00.40-P-0331-00A
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   NOTES
New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose.
Damage can otherwise occur.
AR42.10-P-0010-02MFA
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1001-10L 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw to brake caliper
If the bleed valve is not accessible,

remove/install wheel and tire assembly.
IMPORTANT After obtaining special order.
*BA42.10-P-1001-12L 
INSPECT Check     
9 Check brake system for leaks.    
INSTALLING Install     
10 Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.    
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR     AR00.60-P-1006A
11 Disconnect filling and bleeding unit.    
INSPECT Check     
12 Check fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).   AP42.10-P-4210E 
INSTALLING Install     
13 Screw on cap (2).    
14 Install left rear engine compartment trim (3).    
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 167
BA42.10-P-1001-10L Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 18
REAR AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 167
BA42.10-P-1001-12L Bleed screw to brake caliper Nm 11