34 32 980 Replacing Rear Left Or Right Brake Hoses

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

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 and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Depressing Brake Pedal

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Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation:

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

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. See BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA .

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

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