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

Model 257 

Model 290 

Shown on model 257 

G14548905Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
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 
Topical note  Notes on externally invisible Brake fluid loss   AH42.10-P-9406-02A 
Topical note  Notes on repairs to Brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
Topical note  Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
  Notes on safety-relevant components   AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
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   BB00.40-P-0330-01A
    IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.  
5 Raise vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1006A
6 Remove vent screw from front left Brake caliper (2) and connect test equipment (3).    
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS 000 588 07 21 00 Test equipment   WS42.00-P-0014B
    NOTES
Do not use test equipment (3) for hydraulic oil systems on systems with Brake fluid. Otherwise, the Brake fluid will be mixed with mineral oil, which can cause Brake failure.
 
7 Bleed test equipment (3). IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.  
8 Start engine and run.    
9 Depress Brake pedal and insert Brake pedal jack (4) with adapter between Brake pedal and driver's seat. IMPORTANT Cover Brake pedal and driver's seat in contact area of SPECIAL TOOL rake pedal jack (4) and of SPECIAL TOOL adapter for Brake pedal jack (4).  
    SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal jack Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for Brake pedal winch Fig 2
10 Read off and note Brake pressure on high-pressure manometer of test equipment (3).    
11 Read off Brake pressure again on high-pressure manometer of test equipment (3) after the specified test period and compare against previously-noted value. Check values for leak test
If there is a problem,

determine cause and repair Brake system.
*BE42.10-P-1001-19A 
12 Switch off engine and remove Brake pedal jack (4) with adapter.    
13 Remove vacuum in BAS Brake booster (A7/7) by depressing Brake pedal several times.    
14 Depress Brake pedal and insert Brake pedal jack (4) with adapter between Brake pedal and driver's seat. SPECIAL TOOL Brake pedal jack Fig 1
    SPECIAL TOOL Adapter for Brake pedal winch Fig 2
15 Slowly turn back Brake pedal jack (4) until the low-pressure manometer of the test equipment (3) displays the specified Brake pressure. Check values for leak test *BE42.10-P-1001-19A 
16 Read off Brake pressure on low-pressure manometer of test equipment (3) after the specified test period. Check values for leak test
If there is a problem,

determine cause and repair Brake system.
*BE42.10-P-1001-19A 
17 Remove cover on Brake pedal, on driver's sea and on Brake pedal jack (4) with adapter.    
18 Disconnect test equipment (3) from Brake caliper (2) and screw vent screw all the way into Brake caliper (2).    
19 Bleed front left Brake caliper (2).   AR42.10-P-0010-02FR 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 290 Bleed screw at Brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-10BA 
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Model 257 Bleed screw at Brake caliper *BA42.10-P-1003-10X 
20 Disconnect filling unit from Brake fluid reservoir (1).    
21 Correct fluid level in Brake fluid reservoir (1).    
REFER TO MAINTENANCE     AP42.10-P-4210B
22 Seal Brake fluid reservoir (1) with cap.    
23 Install cover over Brake fluid reservoir (1).    
24 Lower vehicle.   AR00.60-P-1006A
HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM

Number Designation Model 257 Model 290
BE42.10-P-1001-19A Check values for leak test High-pressure test Test period min 5 5
Brake pressure loss % 5 5
Low-pressure test Brake pressure bar 3 3
Test period min 2 2
Brake pressure loss bar 0 0
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 290
BA42.10-P-1003-10BA Bleed screw at Brake caliper Nm 14
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 257 (except 257.361) Model 257.361
BA42.10-P-1003-10X Bleed screw at Brake caliper Nm 14 14
Fig 1: Identifying Brake Pedal Jack (000 589 18 31 00)
G11128830Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Identifying Adapter For Brake Pedal Winch (211 589 00 31 00)
G11128831Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REPAIR MATERIALS

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