P42.10-3270-07
01 | Filling device | 2 | Brake fluid reservoir | |
1 | Cap |
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. | |
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. | |
Topical note | Notes on handling, transport and storage of composite brake disks | ||
Topical note | Notes on repairs to brake system | ||
Topical note | Brake fluid notes | ||
Notes on safety-relevant components | |||
| Remove | ||
1 | Remove cover above left suspension strut tower. | ||
2 | Clean area around cap (1) of brake fluid reservoir (2). | Assembly cleaner | |
3 | Unscrew cap (1) of brake fluid reservoir (2). | ||
4 | Remove rear wheel and tire assemblies. | ||
Bleeding | |||
5 | Fill brake fluid reservoir (2) with new brake fluid up to maximum mark. | ||
| General brake fluid | ||
| Brake fluids (DOT 4 plus) | ||
6 | Connect filling unit (01) at brake fluid reservoir (2). | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | ||
Observe manufacturer's operating instructions. | |||
7 | Switch on filling unit (01). | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | ||
8 | Bleed the system. | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | ||
Bleed screw to brake caliper | |||
Bleed screw at brake caliper | |||
9 | Switch off filling unit (01) and disconnect from brake fluid reservoir (2). | ||
| 000 588 01 82 00 Filling unit | ||
| Check | ||
10 | Check brake system for leaks. | ||
Strongly press brake pedal several times after bleeding the brake system to ensure that the brakepads make contact with the brake disks. | |||
11 | Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir (2). | ||
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| Install | ||
12 | Install rear wheel and tire assemblies. | ||
13 | Seal brake fluid reservoir (2) with cap (1). | ||
14 | Install cover over left suspension strut tower. |