34 32 861 Replacing all brake pipes

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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 the repair work, BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM .

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.

Fig 1: Identifying Bending Tool (34 5 100)
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- 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 .