Replace brake fluid

AP42.00-P-4280EW

Replace brake fluid

29.06.2018

Model

204, 205, 207, 212, 218

Shown on model 212

01

Filling and bleeding device

1

Cap

02

Vent hose

2

Brake fluid reservoir

Shown on model 204

1

Cap

3

Cover

2

Brake fluid reservoir

4

Vent hose

 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

 Warning

Risk of injury. Skin or eye injuries may result when handling hot or glowing objects.

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses, if necessary.

AS00.00-Z-0002-01A

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A

Notes on handling, transport and storage of ceramic brake disks

AH42.10-P-9406-13A

Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

 

Remove/install

1

Open engine hood

Model 204, 205, 207, 212, 218



Model 204.3, 207, 212

AR88.40-P-1000EW



Clean

2

Clean cap (1) and brake fluid reservoir (2)

3

Unscrew cap (1)

4

Suction off brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir (2)

5

Fill with new brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark in the brake fluid reservoir (2)

6

Connect filling and bleeding unit (01) onto brake fluid reservoir (2) and switch on



000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit

WS25.00-P-0016B

 Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.

7

Raise vehicle

8

Remove front wheel-and-tire assemblies



Model 205

AR40.10-P-1102A

MODEL 212, 218

AP40.10-P-4050EW

9.1

Remove rear section of lower engine compartment paneling

MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 with spark ignition engine and manual transmission MODEL 205



Model 204.0/2 with engine 156, 271, 272, 274, 276
Model 204.3 with engine 156, 271, 274, 276
Model 207 with engine 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278
Model 212 with engine 156, 157, 271, 272, 273, 274, 276, 278
Model 218 with engine 157, 276, 278

AR61.20-P-1105EW



Model 205

AR61.20-P-1105LW

9.2

Remove rear bottom part of soundproofing

MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218 with diesel engine and manual transmission



MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with engine 651 MODEL 207, 212, 218 with engine 642, 651

AR94.30-P-5300EW

10

Remove cover (3) from clutch housing

MODEL 204 with single-plate clutch

11

Allow brake fluid to flow out at bleed screws on brake calipers

New brake fluid must emerge via the bleed hose (02) free of bubbles:



Carrying out bleeding operation



Model 204

AR42.10-P-0010-02CW



Model 205

AR42.10-P-0010-02LW



Model 207, 212, 218

AR42.10-P-0010-02EW

 MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, bleed screw at rear axle brake caliperBleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-12J

 MODEL 205, bleed screw at rear axle brake caliperBleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-12V

 MODEL 204, 207, 212, 218, bleed screw at front axle brake caliperBleed screw at brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1003-10J

 Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487)Bleed screw at brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1003-10W

12

Allow brake fluid to flow out at bleed screws on central clutch release bearing

Vehicles with manual transmission

New brake fluid must escape free of bubbles via the bleed hose (4):



Carrying out bleeding operation



Model 204

AR42.10-P-0010-02CW



Carrying out bleeding operation
Model 205

AR42.10-P-0010-02LW



Model 207, 212

AR42.10-P-0010-02EW

 MODEL 204, 207, 212, bleed screw at central clutch release bearingBleed screw to central clutch operator

*BA25.20-P-1001-01B

 MODEL 205, bleed screw at clutch slave cylinderBleed screw at clutch slave cylinder

*BA25.20-P-1001-01G

 Socket wrench

*140589030900



Check

13

Check the clutch operator for proper operation and leaktightness

If a problem arises



Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.

14

Check brake system for leaks

If a problem arises



Determine and rectify cause, subject to separate repair order.

15

Install in the reverse order

16

Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2)

Model 204, 207, 212, 218

AP42.10-P-4210EW

Model 205

AP42.10-P-4210CAA

 Clutch operating system

Number

Designation

Transmission 711.6 (except 711.640/641)

Transmission 716.6 all models (except in model 211)

BA25.20-P-1001-01B

Bleed screw to central clutch operator

Nm

9

9

 Clutch operating system

Number

Designation

Transmission 716.7

BA25.20-P-1001-01G

Bleed screw at clutch slave cylinder

Nm

6

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 204

Model 207

BA42.10-P-1002-12J

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 212

Model 218

BA42.10-P-1002-12J

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 205 (except 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487)

Model 205.086/087/286/287/386/387/486/487

BA42.10-P-1002-12V

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 204 (except 204.077/277/377/9)

Model 204.9

BA42.10-P-1003-10J

Bleed screw at brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 207

Model 212 (except 212.061/074/075/076/077/092/274/275/276/277/292)

BA42.10-P-1003-10J

Bleed screw at brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 205

BA42.10-P-1003-10W

Bleed screw at brake caliper

Nm

18