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34 32 861 Replacing all brake lines

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 BRAKE SERVICE INFORMATION .
After completing repair work, bleed BRAKE SYSTEM .
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.
Fig 1: Identifying Bending Tool (34 5 100)
G04726657Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .