Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Bleed Brake System

Shown On Model 220:

Remove/Install

DANGER:
- Risk of injury, body parts may become jammed or crushed. Risk of injury, skin and eyes may be injured due to brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system
- Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Risk of death. Death may result if vehicle slips or topples from the lifting platform.
- Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
- Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from brake fluid coming into contact with skin and eyes.
- Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.

CAUTION:
- See notes on handling brake fluid
- See notes on externally invisible brake fluid loss
- See notes on repairs to brake system
- See notes on bleeding braking system

1 Deactivate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Models 211, 230

2 Connect filling and bleeding device

NOTE: Pay attention to manufacturer's operating instructions. Bleeding pressure a 2 bar.

3 Carrying out bleeding operation

NOTE: Models 215, 220: As additional assistance when bleeding, high-pressure bleeding can be performed by pressing the brake pedal.

4 Install in the reverse order
5 Activate SBC brake system using STAR DIAGNOSIS.
- Models 211, 230

6 Check brake fluid in brake fluid reservoir and correct if necessary.