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Checking Brake Booster - AR43.10-P-0325ME

Model 167 

MODIFICATION NOTES

14.08.2019 New operation step added. Operation step 21  
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WARNING Risk of burn injuries  , suffocation and poisoning when working on the exhaust system and the components connected to it. Risk of suffocation and risk of poisoning caused by inhalation of gaseous and solid components of the exhaust. Risk of poisoning  caused by skin contact with solid components of the exhaust. Wear protective clothing and safety glasses. Use the extraction system. Move people out of the danger zone. AS49.00-Z-0001-01A
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
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
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  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A
Notice  Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
INSPECT Check     
1 Remove cover above left suspension strut tower.   AR83.10-P-1411ME
2 Clean area surrounding cap at brake fluid reservoir. NOTES
Before opening, clean areas surrounding cap thoroughly.
Otherwise minute dirt particles in the hydraulic components cause malfunctions and total failure of the brake system.
 
    Assembly cleaner *BR00.45-Z-1028-04A 
3 Open cap on brake fluid reservoir.    
4 Connect filling unit to brake fluid reservoir.    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit   WS25.00-P-0016B
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
5 Reduce vacuum in brake booster (9) by depressing brake pedal several times.    
6 Connect vacuum tester (030) and test connection (031) to brake booster (9). NOTES
Observe manufacturer's operating instructions Otherwise measurement errors can occur.
AR43.10-P-0024-01ME 
    SPECIAL TOOL Tester Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Test connection Fig 1
7 Unscrew vent screw at front brake caliper on driver's side and connect test equipment (051).    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 07 21 00 Test equipment NOTES
Use correct connection fitting (pitch, centering cone, etc.).
Leaks and measurement errors can otherwise occur.
WS42.00-P-0014B
8 Bleed test equipment (051).    
9 Connect pedal force meter (060) at brake pedal. IMPORTANT Commercially available devices/tools
Pedal force meter (060)
 
10 Start the engine and generate specified vacuum. HAND-HELD TESTER Brake line pressure
If the specified vacuum is not generated.
↓
Switch off engine and check check valve (17) for pressure loss.
*BE43.10-P-1002-01E 
      AR43.10-P-0023ME 
11 Replace seal between brake booster (9) and master brake cylinder. If the specified vacuum has not been built up or falls immediately and the check valve (17) is not defective.  
      AR42.10-P-0300ME
12 Apply specified force to brake pedal and read off line pressure on test equipment (051). HAND-HELD TESTER Brake line pressure
If the specified line pressure is not built up.
↓
Replace brake booster (9).
*BE43.10-P-1002-01E 
      AR43.10-P-0350ME 
13 Switch off engine.    
14 Remove pedal force meter (060) from brake pedal. IMPORTANTCommercially available devices/tools 
Pedal force meter (060)
 
15 Disconnect vacuum tester (030) with test connection (031) from brake booster (9).   AR43.10-P-0024-01ME 
    SPECIAL TOOL Tester Fig 2
    SPECIAL TOOL Test connection Fig 1
16 Disconnect test equipment (051) with connection fitting.    
17 Screw in vent screw at front brake caliper on driver's side.    
18 Bleed brake caliper on the driver's side.   AR42.10-P-0010ME
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1001-10L 
19 Disconnect filling unit from brake fluid reservoir.    
20 Seal brake fluid reservoir using cap.    
21 Install cover over left suspension strut tower.   AR83.10-P-1411ME
CHECK VALUES FOR PNEUMATIC BRAKE BOOSTER

Number Designation Model 167
BE43.10-P-1002-01E Brake line pressure Intake manifold vacuum 0.75...0.8 bar Force on brake pedal 50 N bar 21, 5...27, 5
100 N bar 45, 5...52, 5
150 N bar 70...78
200 N bar 78...90
250 N bar 81...93
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 167
BA42.10-P-1001-10L Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 18
Fig 1: Identifying Test Connection (168 589 08 63 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Tester (201 589 14 21 00)
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REPAIR MATERIALS

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