C 230 (203.040) L4-1.8L SC (271.948) (2005)
Brake Fluid: Service and Repair
Replace Brake Fluid
Work instructions
DANGER:
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Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.
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Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling
brake fluid.
CAUTION:
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See brake fluid notes
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See notes on repairs to brake system
1
Note fluid level of brake fluid reservoir (10).
2
Unscrew cap (11).
3
Empty chambers in brake fluid reservoir down to a fluid level of approx. 10 mm.
NOTE: Do not empty reservoir completely.
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Replace brake fluid with filler and bleeder unit.
4
Connect filler and bleeder unit according to manufacturer's instructions.
5
On vehicles with manual transmission allow approx. 80 cubic cm of brake fluid to flow out of each wheel brake and clutch slave cylinder.
NOTE: Clear brake fluid free of bubbles must flow out of the bleed hose.
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Replace brake fluid without filler and bleeder unit.
6
Without filling and bleeder unit: Fill expansion reservoir (10) with brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark.
7
At each wheel brake and at the clutch slave cylinder, pump out the old brake fluid with 10 strokes of the pump each.
NOTE:
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Fill reservoir with new brake fluid
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Clear brake fluid free of bubbles must flow out of the bleed hose. Do not empty reservoir completely.
8
Disconnect filler and bleeder unit.
9
Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir.
NOTE:
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Note and maintain fluid level of brake fluid reservoir.
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Fill reservoir with new brake fluid
10
Screw on cap (11).