Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010V

Bleed brake system

08.02.2019

Model

171

Modification notes

29.07.2009

Value changed: Bleed screw to brake caliper

BA42.10-P-1002-10P

01.01.1970

Value changed: Bleed screw to brake caliper

BA42.10-P-1002-12P

Bleeding

 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

Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

1

Open engine hood and raise to vertical position

AR88.40-P-1000V

2

Connect filler/bleeder unit

 Observe manufacturer's operating instructions. Bleeding pressure must be 2 bar.

 Brake fluid

*BF42.10-P-1001-01A

 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

3

Raise vehicle

AR00.60-P-1000V

4

Carrying out bleeding operation

AR42.10-P-0010-02V

 Bleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-10P

 Bleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-12P

Vehicles with manual transmission



 Model 171 with manual transmissionBleed screw to central clutch operator

*BA25.20-P-1001-01B

5

Detach filling/bleeding device



Check

6

Check fluid level in expansion reservoir for brake fluid and correct if necessary



AP42.10-P-4210V

 Brake fluid

*BF42.10-P-1001-01A

 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

7

Check brake system for leaks

AR42.10-P-0100-01V

 Clutch operating system

Number

Designation

Transmission 716.6 all models (except in model 211)

BA25.20-P-1001-01B

Bleed screw to central clutch operator

Nm

9

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 171

BA42.10-P-1002-10P

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

14

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 171 (except 171.473)

Model 171.473

BA42.10-P-1002-12P

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

14

14

 Brake fluid

Number

Designation

Model 171

BF42.10-P-1001-01A

Brake fluid

Filling capacity

Liter

0,45...0,6

Specifications for Operating Fluids, Sheet

BB00.40-P-0330-01A

Specifications for Operating Fluids, Sheet

BB00.40-P-0331-00A