Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010MFA

Bleed brake system

06.03.2020

Model

118, 177, 247

Shown on model 177.087

1

Brake fluid reservoir

2

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

Topical note

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-12LF

Topical note

Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A



Remove

1

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

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

2

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

Bleeding

3

Fill brake fluid reservoir (1) with new brake fluid up to maximum mark.



Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)

BB00.40-P-0331-00A



General brake fluid

BB00.40-P-0330-01A

4

Connect filling unit to brake fluid reservoir (1).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B



General brake fluid

BB00.40-P-0330-01A



Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)

BB00.40-P-0331-00A

 Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.

5

Switch on filling unit.

6

Lift vehicle with vehicle lift.

AR00.60-P-1006A

7

Bleed the system.



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

AR42.10-P-0010-02MFA

 Vent screw on brake caliper (floating brake caliper)

*BA42.10-P-1004-12X

 Bleed screw at brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1004-10ZA

8

Switch off filling unit and disconnect from brake fluid reservoir (1).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

9

Check brake system for leaks.

AR42.10-P-0100-01MFA

10

Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1).



AP42.10-P-4210D



Install

11

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

12

Lower vehicle with vehicle lift.

AR00.60-P-1006A

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 118

Model 177

BA42.10-P-1004-10ZA

Bleed screw at brake caliper

M10

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 247

BA42.10-P-1004-10ZA

Bleed screw at brake caliper

M10

Nm

18

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 118
with code U54 (Compound-link axle)

Model 118
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

BA42.10-P-1004-12X

Vent screw on brake caliper (floating brake caliper)

M10

Nm

18

18

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 177
with code U54 (Compound-link axle)

Model 177
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

BA42.10-P-1004-12X

Vent screw on brake caliper (floating brake caliper)

M10

Nm

18

18

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 247
with code U54 (Compound-link axle)

Model 247
with code U55 (Multi-link axle)

BA42.10-P-1004-12X

Vent screw on brake caliper (floating brake caliper)

M10

Nm

18

18

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01