34 32 881 Replacing front left or right brake hose

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW 328i xDrive, 2016 BMW 328d xDrive, 2015 BMW 328i xDrive, 2015 BMW 328d xDrive, and 2014 BMW 328i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKE 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 Tensioner

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Pull out retaining clip (1) upwards.

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (3) to prevent connector from turning in retaining bracket.

Detach brake hose from brake line (2).

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 34 32 1AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line And Retaining Bracket

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Detach brake hose (1) from brake caliper.

Installation note:

Tightening torque: 34 32 2AZ .

IMPORTANT: Make sure that the brake hose is routed correctly!
Brake hose must run between body and anti-roll bar link (see Fig 3)!

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Hose

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

IMPORTANT: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
Insert brake hose into holder on spring strut side and attach with retaining clip.
Insert brake hose into holder on body side and screw onto brake line.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.