Bleed brake system

AR42.10-P-0010LF

Bleed brake system

27.08.2018

Model

217, 222

Modification notes

15.07.2014

Work procedure for bleeding after removal of traction system hydraulic unit, master brake cylinder or brake fluid expansion reservoir for ENGINE 276.9, 651.9 in MODEL 222 revised

Operation step 7

01

Filling and bleeding device

1

Cap

2

Brake fluid expansion 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

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

Topical note

Brake fluid notes

AH42.50-P-0001-01A

Topical note

Notes on repairs to brake system

AH42.00-P-0003-01A



Remove

1

Open engine hood

2

Remove cover over brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)



Clean

3

Clean area around cap (1) of brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)

Preparation for bleeding procedure

4

Unscrew cap (1) of brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)

5

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

6

Connect filler/bleeder unit (01) to brake fluid expansion reservoir (2) and switch on

 Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions.

Bleeding

7

Carrying out bleeding operation

AR42.10-P-0010-02RK

 Bleed screw to brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-12J

 MODEL 217, 222Bleed screw on brake caliper

*BA42.10-P-1002-10V

When removing traction system hydraulic unit, master brake cylinder or brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)



Bleed brake system with diagnostic system



Model 222 with engine 276.9, 651.9

AD00.00-P-2000-04B

8

Switch off filler/bleeder unit (01) and remove from brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)



Check

9

Check brake system for leaks

AR42.10-P-0100-01V

10

Check fluid level in brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)



AP42.10-P-4210HA



Install

11

Screw cap (1) onto brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)

12

Install cover over brake fluid expansion reservoir (2)

13

Close engine hood

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

MODEL 217.377/378/379/477/479 with CODE B07

MODEL 217.377/378/379/477/479 except CODE B07

BA42.10-P-1002-10V

Bleed screw on brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 217.364/382/384/385/482

MODEL 222.067/082/085/163/165/167/967, MODEL 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 with CODE 950/951, MODEL 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 except CODE Z07

BA42.10-P-1002-10V

Bleed screw on brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

MODEL 222.004/032/033/057/104/123/132/133/157 except CODE 950/951, MODEL 222.162/188

MODEL 222.077, MODEL 222.177/178/179 except CODE B07

BA42.10-P-1002-10V

Bleed screw on brake caliper

Nm

18

18

 Front axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

MODEL 222.176/182/184/185/976/982/984/985 with CODE Z07, MODEL 222.177/178/179 with CODE B07

BA42.10-P-1002-10V

Bleed screw on brake caliper

Nm

18

 Rear axle brake caliper

Number

Designation

Model 217

Model 222

BA42.10-P-1002-12J

Bleed screw to brake caliper

Nm

18

18