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34 21 745 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear brake caliper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM WITH DSC 

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

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque, refer to:34 32 1AZ.

Detach brake hose from brake caliper (3).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque, refer to: 34 32 3AZ.

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IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
NOTE: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.