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34 11 519 Removing and installing or replacing left or right front brake caliper

Remove wheels.

CAUTION: After completing tasks, bleed brake system.

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the brake system after the brake lines have been detached.

Disconnect brake pipe from connection with brake hose.

Fig 1: Applying Pedal Prop & Depressing Brake Pedal Slightly
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Left: Remove connector for wear indicator.

Installation: 

  1. Tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
  2. Set steering to straight-ahead setting.
  3. Screw down brake hose with brake line, do not twist brake hose in so doing
  4. Tightening torque, 34 32 1AZ.

Unscrew bolts (1) and remove brake caliper.

Installation: 

  1. Tightening torque, 34 11 2AZ
    Fig 2: Unscrewing Bolts & Removing Brake Caliper
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