34 32 861 Replacing all brake pipes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5 M, 2012 BMW X5 M, 2011 BMW X5 M, and 2010 BMW X5 M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Special tools required:
- 34 5 100
NOTE:
The brake lines are only supplied in the straight version and correct length with connecting nipple.
Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .
After completing work, BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM .
OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON RAISING THE VEHICLE .
The new brake lines are bent into shape with bending tool 34 5 100.
Removed brake lines can be used as templates for bending.
IMPORTANT:
- Protective coating of brake line must not be damaged during bending.
- Do not kink or bend back brake lines.
- Watch distances to rigid and movable vehicle parts.
- Minimum of 5 mm to vehicle components fixed rigidly to body.
- Minimum of 10 mm to moving vehicle components.
- Minimum of 10 mm to vehicle components fixed rigidly to body, if brake line is fastened to moving vehicle components (e.g. axle support).
- Brake lines may not make contact or rub.
- Tighten down brake line couplings with torque wrench.
Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .