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 GUIDELINES .
After completing work, bleed brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM WITH ABS/ASC+T or BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM (WITH DSC) .
Observe safety instructions on RAISING THE VEHICLE .
The new brake lines are bent into shape with bending tool 34 5 100 .
Removed brake lines 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.
- Minimum of 5 mm to vehicle components fixed rigidly to body.
- Minimum of 10 mm to moving vehicle components.
- Minimum of 10 mm to vehicle components fixed rigidly to body, if brake line is fastened to moving vehicle components (e.g. axle support).
- Brake lines may not make contact or rub.
- Tighten down brake line couplings with torque wrench.
Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .