34 32 980 Replacing rear left or right brake hose

NOTE: Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

After completing work: BLEED BRAKING SYSTEM

Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

NOTE: The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.

This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Pedal Support

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IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece can not rotate in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation note:

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line And Square Head

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Detach brake hose from brake caliper (1).

Installation note:

First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ .

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

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Caliper

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