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

MODEL 453 

Shown on Model 453 

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  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 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 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
NOTES Brake fluid notes   AH42.50-P-0001-01A 
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A 
REMOVING Remove     
1 Open front flap    
CLEAN Clean     
2 Clean cap (2) and expansion reservoir (1)    
REMOVING Remove     
3 Unscrew cap (2)    
4 Suction off brake fluid from the expansion reservoir (1)    
5 Add new brake fluid up to the Max. marking in the expansion reservoir (1)    
6
REFER TO SPECIAL TOOLS
Connect filling and bleeding unit on expansion reservoir (1) and switch on 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit IMPORTANT Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. WS25.00-P-0016B
7 Lift vehicle on vehicle lift    
  Change fluid     
8 Allow brake fluid to flow out at the bleed screws of the drum brake    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATION General brake fluid   BB00.40-P-0330-01A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATION Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)   BB00.40-P-0331-00A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw on wheel brake cylinder New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose:
*BA42.10-P-1001-08F 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Bleed the system. AR42.10-P-0010-02SR 
9 Allow brake fluid to flow out at the bleed screws of the brake calipers    
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATION General brake fluid BB00.40-P-0330-01A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATION Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus) BB00.40-P-0331-00A
    TORQUE SPECIFICATION Bleed screw at brake caliper New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose:
*BA42.10-P-1001-10SR 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Bleed the system. AR42.10-P-0010-02SR 
10 Allow brake fluid to flow out of the bleed connection from clutch slave cylinder Model 453 with transmission 700.12  
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATION General brake fluid BB00.40-P-0330-01A
REFER TO CAPACITIES & SPECIFICATION Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus) BB00.40-P-0331-00A
    New brake fluid must escape without any bubbles via the bleed hose:
 
REFER TO TESTING & REPAIR   Bleed the system. AR25.20-P-0070SR
INSPECT Check     
11 Check brake system for leaks If there are problems:

Rectify problem subject to separate repair order.
 
INSTALLING Install     
12 Lower vehicle    
13 Switch off filler/bleeder unit and detach from expansion reservoir (1)    
INSPECT Check     
14 Check fluid level in expansion reservoir (1)   AP42.10-P-4210S 
INSTALLING Install     
15 Close front flap    
BRAKE CYLINDER

Number Designation Model 453
BA42.10-P-1001-08F Bleed screw on wheel brake cylinder Nm 7, 5
FRONT AXLE BRAKE CALIPER

Number Designation Model 453
BA42.10-P-1001-10SR Bleed screw at brake caliper Nm 10