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

Model 213, 238, 253, 257, 290 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Show on model 253.3 

	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 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
	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 injury  from engine start by remote start function	Prior to starting work, open engine hood, do not reach into rotation range or hazard area of freely rotating parts, wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes	AS00.00-Z-0024-01A
	Risk of injury  due to fan starting unexpectedly	Do not reach into the rotation area or danger zone of the fan. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes.	AS20.40-Z-0001-01A
	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
Notice	Notes on repairs to brake system		AH42.00-P-0003-01A
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-12LF
Notice	Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks		AH42.10-P-9406-13A
Notice	Brake fluid notes		AH42.50-P-0001-01A
	Remove
1	Remove left rear engine compartment trim (3).
	Clean
2	Clean cap (2) and area surrounding cap (2) on brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).
	Remove
3	Unscrew cap (2).
	Replace brake fluid
4	Suction brake fluid out of brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).
	000 588 16 82 00 Filling unit		WS25.00-P-0038B
5	Connect filler/bleeder unit to brake fluid expansion reservoir (1) and switch on.
	000 588 16 82 00 Filling unit	Note operating instructions for filling and bleeding unit. Damage can otherwise occur.	WS25.00-P-0038B
6	Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
7	Renew brake fluid.
	000 588 16 82 00 Filling unit		WS25.00-P-0038B
	General brake fluid		BB00.40-P-0330-01A
	Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)		BB00.40-P-0331-00A
		Model 213, 238	AR42.10-P-0010-02LWE
		Model 253	AR42.10-P-0010-02LW
		Model 257, 290	AR42.10-P-0010-02FR
		New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose. Damage can otherwise occur. Model 213, 238, 257, 290 Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-12W
		Model 213, 238, 257 Bleed screw at brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1003-10X
		Model 290 Bleed screw at brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1003-10BA
		Model 253 Bleed screw to brake caliper	*BA42.10-P-1002-12V
		Model 253 Bleed screw at brake caliper If bleed screw is not accessible, ↓ detach/attach wheel and tire assemblies. After obtaining special order.	*BA42.10-P-1003-10W
8	Replace clutch operation system brake fluid.	Model 213, 238, 253 with transmission 716.7
	000 588 16 82 00 Filling unit		WS25.00-P-0038B
	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.	AR25.20-P-0070LW
		Bleed screw at clutch slave cylinder	*BA25.20-P-1001-01G
	Clean
9	Clean and remove any leaked brake fluid on bleed screws and brake calipers.	If brake fluid has escaped at bleed screw thread.
10	Clean and remove any leaked brake fluid on bleed screw and clutch slave cylinder.	Model 213, 238, 253 with transmission 716.7 If brake fluid has escaped at bleed screw thread.
	Replace brake fluid
11	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
12	Switch off filling and bleeding unit and disconnect.
	000 588 16 82 00 Filling unit		WS25.00-P-0038B
	Check
13	Operate brake pedal until full back pressure.	The brake pedal must not give way. If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
14	Press clutch pedal up to end stop.	Model 213, 238, 253 with transmission 716.7 The clutch pedal must not give way downwards. If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
15	Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
16	Check bleed screws on brake calipers for fluid loss.	If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
17	Check bleed screw on clutch slave cylinder for fluid loss.	Model 213, 238, 253 with transmission 716.7 If problems are determined, ↓ rectify the problems. After obtaining special order.
18	Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.
			AR00.60-P-1006A
19	Check fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (1).	If fluid level is below Max. marking, ↓ fill brake fluid up to Max. marking. If fluid level is above Max. marking, ↓ extract brake fluid up to Max. marking.
		000 588 16 82 00 Filling unit	WS25.00-P-0038B
	Install
20	Screw on cap (2).
21	Install left rear engine compartment trim (3).