Replacing front left or right brake hose
Necessary preliminary work:
- Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .
Removal:
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.
Detach brake hose from brake line (2).
Detach brake hose (2) from brake caliper (1).
Remove brake hose (2).
Installation:
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the brake hose is routed correctly!
Mount brake hose (2) on brake caliper (1) and tighten.
Tightening torque 34 32 2AZ .
IMPORTANT:
First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
Mount brake hose (3) on brake line (2) and tighten.
IMPORTANT:
Grip brake hose at square head (3) to prevent connector from turning in retaining bracket.
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .
Fit retaining clip (1).
Remove pedal support.
Required follow-up work:
- Bleed BRAKE SYSTEM .