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34 32 861 Replacing All Brake Pipes

Special tools required: 

NOTE:

The brake lines are only supplied in the straight version and correct length with connecting nipple.

Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION .

After completing tasks, BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM .

OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON RAISING THE VEHICLE .

New brake lines are bent into shape with bending tool 34 5 100 .

Removed brake pipes can be used as templates for bending.

IMPORTANT:
  • Protective coating of brake line must not be damaged during bending.
  • Do not kink or bend back brake lines.
  • Watch distances to rigid and movable vehicle parts. Brake lines may not make contact or rub.
  • Tighten down brake line couplings with torque wrench.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (34 5 100)
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