P42.10-2295-09
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 | ||
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. | |
1 | Open engine hood and raise to vertical position | ||
2 | Connect filler/bleeder unit | Observe manufacturer's operating instructions. Bleeding pressure must be 2 bar. | |
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. | |
3 | Raise vehicle | ||
4 | Carrying out bleeding operation | ||
Bleed screw to brake caliper | |||
Bleed screw to brake caliper | |||
Vehicles with manual transmission | |||
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Model 171 with manual transmissionBleed screw to central clutch operator | |||
5 | Detach filling/bleeding device | ||
| Check | ||
6 | Check fluid level in expansion reservoir for brake fluid and correct if necessary | ||
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Brake fluid | |||
Warning | Risk of accident from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running. | Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts. | |
7 | Check brake system for leaks |