34 11 519 Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheels, see 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

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 brake system after the brake lines have been detached.

Disconnect brake pipe from connection with brake hose.

Fig 1: Locating Pedal Prop

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Left:

Remove connector for wear indicator.

Installation:

Tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Tightening torque: 34 32 2AZ, see 34 32 BRAKE LINES .

Set steering to straight-ahead setting.

Screw brake hose to brake line, ensuring that brake hose is not twisted.

Tightening torque: 34 32 1AZ, see 34 32 BRAKE LINES .

Release screws (1) and remove brake caliper.

Installation:

Tightening torque: 34 11 2AZ, see 34 11 FRONT BRAKE .

Fig 2: Brake Caliper And Screw

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