Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010FR

Bleed brake system

06.03.2020

Model

257

Model

290

Shown on model 257

1

Cover

3

Bleed bottle

2

Brake fluid reservoir

 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

Topical note

Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-13A

Notes on safety-relevant components

AH00.00-Z-0019-01A



Remove

1

Remove cover (1) above brake fluid reservoir (2).

2

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

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

3

Unscrew cap of brake fluid reservoir (2).

Bleeding

4

Fill brake fluid reservoir (2) 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

5

Connect filling unit to brake fluid reservoir (2).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B



Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)

BB00.40-P-0331-00A



General brake fluid

BB00.40-P-0330-01A

 Observe manufacturer's operating instructions.

6

Switch on filling unit.

7

Raise vehicle.

AR00.60-P-1006A

8

Bleed the system.

AR42.10-P-0010-02FR



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Model 290Bleed screw at brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1003-10BA

 Bleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-12W

 Model 257Bleed screw at brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1003-10X

9

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

10

Check brake system for leaks.

AR42.10-P-0100-01FR

11

Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2).



AP42.10-P-4210B



Install

12

Seal brake fluid reservoir (2) with cap.

13

Install cover (1) over brake fluid reservoir (2).

14

Lower vehicle.

AR00.60-P-1006A

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 257

Model 290

BA42.10-P-1002-12W

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

14

14

 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

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01