34 32 881 Replacing Front Left Or Right Brake Hoses

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NOTE:

Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle. See 00 ... ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

After completing tasks, bleed brake system . See 34 00 050 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC .

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Depressing Brake Pedal

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Disconnect brake hose from pipe.

Unfasten brake hose from brake caliper.

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head so that connecting piece cannot turn in retaining bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose

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Installation:

First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Tightening torque. See BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

Move wheels into straight-ahead position.

Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.

Tightening torque. See BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

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

Fig 3: Twisting Brake Hose

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