34 32 861 Replacing all brake pipes
Special Tools Required:
NOTE:
For Special Tools, see BRAKE - SPECIAL TOOLS - 740i & 740iL - E38
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- 34 5 100
NOTE:
Brake pipes are only supplied straight, in correct length and fitted with connecting nipples.
CAUTION:
Follow general instructions: Refer to 34 00 ... GENERAL DATA
. After completing work, bleed brake system: Vehicle with ABS, refer to 34 00 047 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ABS
, vehicle with ABS/ASC+T, refer to 34 00 048 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ABS/ASC+T
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New brake pipes must be bent as required using bending tool 34 5 100.
Removed brake pipes can be used as templates for bending.
CAUTION:
- Protective coat on brake pipes must not be damaged while bending.
- Brake pipes must not be bent back and forth.
- Watch distances to rigid and movable vehicle parts. Brake lines may not make contact or rub.
- Tighten brake-pipe couplings with torque wrench.
Tightening torque: refer to 34 32 BRAKE LINES .