34 32 980 Replacing rear left or right brake hoses

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NOTE: Read and comply with General Information. Refer to 34 00 ... GENERAL INFORMATION .
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle. Refer to 00 .. ... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .
After completing tasks, bleed brake system. Refer to 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: Securing Pedal Using Pedal Prop

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Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque, refer to 34 32 1AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .

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, refer to 34 32 5AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES - E60 .

Fig 2: View Of Brake Hose And Brake Line

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