M-Class (W163) Produced 1998-2005: ML 230, ML 320, ML 350, ML 400 CDI, ML 430, ML 500, ML 270 CDI

brake pedal wind sufficiently until the replenishing port in the master cyl is shut

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Old Nov 23, 2018 | 12:52 PM
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brake pedal wind sufficiently until the replenishing port in the master cyl is shut

What the HELL does that mean?

Specifically:

"Depress brake pedal with the brake pedal wind sufficiently until the replenishing port in the brake master cylinder is shut off."

Instructions attached, step 4.

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Is that a typo for the 300 dollar "brake pedal winch" special tool (that is not really even necessary) ?
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Not sure, but "winch" is mentioned in the box beside it...
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