34 11 519 Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove front wheels. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEELS .

NOTE: After completing tasks, bleed brake system. Refer to 34 00 048 BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ABS/ASC+T .

Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the brake system after the brake lines have been detached.

Fig 1: Securing Brake Pedal With Pedal Prop

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Detach brake line from brake caliper.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings. Tightening torque, (40 N.m.).

Detach retaining spring (1).

Fig 2: Locating Retaining Spring

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Remove plastic plugs (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Plugs

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Release guide screws (1) and remove brake caliper towards front.

Installation:

Only clean guide screws; do not grease.

Check threads.

Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.

Installation:

Tightening torque, (32-38 N.m.).

Fig 4: View Of Guide Screws

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