34 32 881 Replacing Front Left Or Right Brake Hoses

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NOTE: 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 when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Securing Brake Pedal Using Pedal Prop

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Disconnect brake hose from pipes.

Unfasten brake hose from brake caliper.

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Brake Hose From Pipe

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Installation:

First tighten brake hose on brake caliper. Tightening torque, refer to 34 32 4AZ in BRAKES - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Move wheels into straight-ahead position.

Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.

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

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

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose

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