Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010ME

Bleed brake system

06.03.2020

Model

167

01

Filling device

2

Brake fluid reservoir

1

Cap

 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

 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

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

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



Remove

1

Remove cover above left suspension strut tower.

2

Clean area around cap (1) of brake fluid reservoir (2).

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

3

Unscrew cap (1) of brake fluid reservoir (2).

4

Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.

AR40.10-P-1102ME

Bleeding

5

Fill brake fluid reservoir (2) with new brake fluid up to maximum mark.



General brake fluid

BB00.40-P-0330-01A



Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)

BB00.40-P-0331-00A

6

Connect filling unit (01) at brake fluid reservoir (2).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Observe manufacturer's operating instructions.

7

Switch on filling unit (01).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

8

Bleed the system.

AR42.10-P-0010-02MFA



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Bleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1001-12L

 Bleed screw at brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1001-10L

9

Switch off filling unit (01) and disconnect from brake fluid reservoir (2).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B



Check

10

Check brake system for leaks.

AR42.10-P-0100-01ME

 Strongly press brake pedal several times after bleeding the brake system to ensure that the brakepads make contact with the brake disks.

11

Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2).



AP42.10-P-4210E



Install

12

Install rear wheel and tire assemblies.

AR40.10-P-1102ME

13

Seal brake fluid reservoir (2) with cap (1).

14

Install cover over left suspension strut tower.

 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

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01