Replacing rear left or right brake hose
Necessary preliminary work:
- Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .
- Remove WHEEL .
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.
Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).
Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.
Detach brake hose from brake caliper (3).
Installation:
IMPORTANT:
Make sure that the brake hose is routed correctly!
Mount brake hose on brake caliper (3) and tighten.
Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ .
Mount brake hose on brake line (1) and tighten.
IMPORTANT:
First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .
Required follow-up work:
- Bleed BRAKE SYSTEM .
- Mount the WHEEL .