GEA EL48 - Calibrate the Hydraulic Braking System

Maintenance
2018-9015-001
09-2016
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9.26 Calibrate the hydraulic braking system
If necessary
Bleed brake system
Note!
Use DOT 3 brake fluid.
● Connect the hydraulic hoses of the
spreader braking system to the
tractor;
● Start the engine of the tractor;
● Remove the filling plug (1) located
on top of the master cylinder;
● Fill the master cylinder with oil;
● Screw the filling plug (1) on the
master cylinder;
● Locate the calipers (2) of the first
axle;
● Unscrew plug (3) from the calipers to
release air;
● Apply the brake pedal or hand brake
slowly until oil comes out of the
caliper;
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● Maintain the brake pedal or hand
brake in position;
● Screw the plug (3) on the calipers;
● Release the brakes;
● Repeat these steps until all calipers
are purged. Always purge the
calipers starting from the first axle to
the last;
● Make sure the oil level of the master
cylinder is full before and after
bleeding the braking system.
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