Replacing front left or right brake hose
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.
This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.
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 .
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 graphic)!
Brake hose must run between body and anti-roll bar link (see graphic)!
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.
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.