34 11 020 Replacing the brake caliper on the front left or right

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Read and comply with GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS .
• Remove WHEEL .

Removal: 

Press brake pedal down to floor and secure with pedal support.

Fig 1: Pressing Brake Pedal Down To Floor Using Pedal Support

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This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the system when the brake lines are opened.

Fig 2: Locating Square Head Of Brake Hose

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Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Release brake hose (1) from brake caliper; if necessary, grip at knurled screw (2).

Remove retaining bracket (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Bracket

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Unscrew guide bolts (1).

If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).

Remove brake caliper (3).

Fig 4: Brake Caliper Parts Location

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Installation: 

Mount brake caliper (3).

Insert guide bolts (1) and tighten down.

If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).

Fig 5: Brake Caliper Parts Location

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Installation note: 

Replace guide screw.

Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ .

Fig 6: Installing Retaining Bracket

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Tighten down brake hose (1); grip at knurled screw (2) for this purpose.

Tightening torque 34 32 2AZ .

Install retaining bracket (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 7: Locating Square Head Of Brake Hose

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Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ .

Mount brake hose on brake line (1) and tighten down.

Fig 8: Pressing Brake Pedal Down To Floor Using Pedal Support

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Remove pedal support.

Required follow-up work: 

• Bleed BRAKE SYSTEM .