Flush and bleed the front axle brake circuit (brake high)

NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.

Two different fixed brake calipers are installed!
In both variants, the outside (1) must be vented first. Then vent on the inside (2).

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Start flushing at the right front .
Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on the front right brake caliper.
Open the bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental
Bleed valve	tightening torque	15 Nm

Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on front right brake caliper.
Open bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo
Bleed valve	tightening torque	18 Nm

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental
Bleed valve	tightening torque	15 Nm

Follow-up work