P42.10-2446-09
Shown on vehicle with AIRMATIC (air suspension with level adjustment and adaptive damping system ADS), code 489 |
1 | Bleed screw on right rear axle floating brake caliper | 4 | Bleed screw on left front axle floating brake caliper | |
2 | Bleed screw on left rear axle floating brake caliper | 5 | Cap | |
3 | Bleed screw on right front axle floating brake caliper | 6 | Brake fluid reservoir |
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. | |
Topical note | Notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss | ||
Topical note | Brake fluid notes | ||
Topical note | Notes on repairs to brake system | ||
1 | Open engine hood and raise to vertical position | ||
2 | Unscrew cap (5) from brake fluid reservoir (6) | ||
3 | Connect filler/bleeder unit | Observe manufacturer's operating instructions. | |
Brake fluid | |||
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. | |
4 | Lift/jack up vehicle | ||
5 | Set bleeding pressure on filler/bleeder unit to 2.0 bar | ||
6 | Remove bleeder unit dust caps | ||
7 | Connect hose of bleed bottle to bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1) | ||
8 | Open bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1) and allow approx. 80 cm3 of brake fluid to escape free of bubbles, then tighten to correct torque | Bleed screw to brake caliper | |
9 | Repeat bleeding procedure at remaining brake calipers | Bleeding sequence: Bleed screw on right rear axle brake caliper (1), bleed screw on left rear axle brake caliper (2), bleed screw on right front axle brake caliper (3), bleed screw on left front axle brake caliper (4). | |
Bleed screw to brake caliper | |||
Bleed screw at brake caliper | |||
10 | Detach filling/bleeding device | ||
11 | Attach bleeder unit dust caps and cap | ||
| Check | ||
12 | Check fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (6) and correct if necessary | ||
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Brake fluid | |||
13 | Check brake system for leaks |