34 21 745 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left Or Right Rear Brake Caliper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheel. See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL
Read and comply with General Information. See 34 00 ... General Information

After completing work: Bleed braking system. See 34 00 025 Replacing Fluid in ABS/ASC+T Brake System

Press clutch pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected. .
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 Brake Pedal Knob

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Detach retaining clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Retaining clip must be felt and heard to snap into place.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (2).

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (3) to prevent connecting piece from turning in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (2).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Detaching Retaining Clip

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Detach brake hose from brake caliper (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ. See 34 32 BRAKE LINES

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose

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IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.

NOTE: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.

Remove brake pads. See 34 21 200 Removing and Installing/Replacing Brake Linings On Both Rear Disc Brakes (Teves Floating Caliper)

Release screws (1).

Remove brake anchor plate in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Tightening torque 34 21 2AZ. See 34 21 REAR BRAKE

Remove brake caliper in direction of arrow.

Fig 4: Removing Brake Caliper Screw

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