Bleed brake system

AR42.10-S-0010P

Bleed brake system

06.03.2020

Model

470, 471

Modification notes

22.01.2020

Method modified.

Operation steps 3, 4

22.01.2020

Operating fluid BB00.40-P-0331-00A for brake fluid, added.

Step 4

1

Brake fluid reservoir

 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 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

Bleeding

1

Clean area around brake fluid reservoir (1).

Assembly cleaner

*BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

2

Detach cap from brake fluid reservoir (1).

3

Extract brake fluid from brake fluid reservoir (1).

 Commercially available devices/tools
Extraction bellows

4

Connect filling unit to brake fluid reservoir (1) with adapter.



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B



Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus)

BB00.40-P-0331-00A

 Note operator's manual for filling unit.

 Adapter

*470589269100

5

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



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Brake fluid filling capacity

*BF42.10-N-1001-01P

6

Raise vehicle.

AR00.60-S-1000-04P

Topical note

Special instructions for lifting and supporting vehicle

AH00.60-N-0100-01P

7

Bleed the system.

AR42.10-S-0010-02P



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Bleed valve to rear axle brake caliper

*BA42.10-N-1001-12P

 Vent valve at front axle brake caliper

*BA42.10-N-1001-10P

8

Lower vehicle.

9

Disconnect filling unit with adapter from brake fluid reservoir (1).



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Adapter

*470589269100



Check

 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

10

Check brake system for leaks.

AR42.10-S-0100-01P

 Aid of helper required.

11

Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1).



AP42.10-S-4210P

If necessary,



Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (1).

 Commercially available devices/tools
Extraction bellows

 Brake fluid filling capacity

*BF42.10-N-1001-01P

12

Attach cap to brake fluid reservoir (1).

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA42.10-N-1001-10P

Vent valve at front axle brake caliper

Nm

12

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BA42.10-N-1001-12P

Bleed valve to rear axle brake caliper

Nm

12

 Brake fluid

Number

Designation

Model 470, 471

BF42.10-N-1001-01P

Brake fluid filling capacity

l

 1

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0330-01A

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0331-00A

Repair materials

Number

Designation

Order number

BR00.45-Z-1028-04A

Assembly cleaner

A 000 986 56 01