P42.10-A025-09
1 | Brake fluid expansion reservoir | 3 | Left rear engine compartment paneling | |
2 | Cap |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
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. | |
Topical note | Notes on repairs to brake system | ||
Topical note | Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks | ||
Topical note | Brake fluid notes | ||
Notes on safety-relevant components | |||
| Remove | ||
1 | Remove left rear engine compartment trim (3). | ||
| Clean | ||
2 | Clean area of cap (2) and brake fluid expansion reservoir (1). | ||
| Remove | ||
3 | Unscrew cap (2). | ||
4 | Suction brake fluid out of brake fluid expansion reservoir (1). | ||
5 | Fill new brake fluid up to maximum mark in brake fluid expansion reservoir (1). | ||
6 | Connect filler/bleeder unit to brake fluid expansion reservoir (1) and switch on. | | |
Change fluid | |||
7 | Lift vehicle with lifting platform. | ||
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8 | Renew brake fluid. | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | ||
| General brake fluid | ||
| Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus) | ||
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Bleed screw at brake caliper | |||
Bleed screw to brake caliper | |||
If the bleed valve is not accessible, | |||
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remove/install wheel and tire assembly. | |||
After obtaining special order. | |||
| Check | ||
9 | Check brake system for leaks. | ||
| Install | ||
10 | Lower vehicle with vehicle lift. | ||
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11 | Disconnect filling and bleeding unit. | ||
| Check | ||
12 | Check fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (1). | ||
| Install | ||
13 | Screw on cap (2). | ||
14 | Install left rear engine compartment trim (3). |