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34 32 980 Replacing Rear Left Or Right Brake Hoses

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

After completing tasks, bleed brake system.

Press clutch 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 when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 1: Locating Pedal Prop
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IMPORTANT:

Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Line And Square Head
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Disengage brake hose from holder (1).

Detach brake hose (2) from brake caliper.

Installation: 

Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ

Fig 3: Identifying Holder And Brake Hose
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IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
NOTE:

First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.