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34 32 980 Replacing Rear Left or Right Brake Hoses

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Read and comply with General Information.  See 34 00 ... GENERAL INFORMATION 

Observe safety when raising the vehicle.

After completing tasks, bleed brake system.  See 34 00 025 REPLACING FLUID IN ABS/ASC+T 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 system when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Locating Pedal Prop
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Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ.  See 34 32 BRAKE LINES

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.

Detach brake hose from brake caliper (3).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 32 5AZ.  See 34 32 BRAKE LINES

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line, Square Head & Brake Caliper
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