Removing and installing brake fluid reservoir

AR42.10-S-0301E

Removing and installing brake fluid reservoir

12.02.2019

Model

447, 448

1

Brake fluid reservoir

2

Rear section

3

Screw

4

Master brake cylinder

5

Seal

 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

 Danger

Risk of accident when commissioning the vehicle due to a lack of braking effect when the service brake is operated for the first time after repair work.

Before starting the engine, actuate brake pedal several times until pressure is built up and maintained in the brake system.

AS42.50-Z-0002-01A

Topical note

Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss

AH42.10-P-9406-02A

Topical note

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A

Topical note

Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

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Remove/install

1

Remove master brake cylinder (4)

AR42.10-S-0300E

2

Remove bolt (3)

 Bolt, rear section of brake fluid reservoir to master brake cylinder

*BA42.10-N-1002-05E

3

Detach rear section (2) from master brake cylinder (4)

 To do so, use suitable tool to pry rear section (2) out of seals (5) in master brake cylinder (4). The brake fluid reservoir (1) and rear section (2) form a unit.

 Installation: Install new seals (5).

4

Install in the reverse order

 Master brake cylinder

Number

Designation

Model 447, 448

BA42.10-N-1002-05E

Bolt, rear section of brake fluid reservoir to master brake cylinder

Nm

8