34 32 881 Replacing front left or right brake hoses

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheel, 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 when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Locating Pedal Prop

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Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation:

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

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square drive to prevent connecting piece from turning in retaining bracket.

Remove retaining clip (2) and pull brake hose out of holder.

IMPORTANT: Make sure the retaining clip is correctly fitted.

Detach brake hose (3) from brake caliper.

Fig 2: Brake Hose From Brake Line, Retaining Clip And Brake Hose

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Installation:

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

Installation:

First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Move wheels into straight-ahead position.

Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.

Fit retaining clip.

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