Replacing All Brake Pipes

Replacing All Brake Pipes

Note: Brake pipes are only supplied straight, in correct length and fitted with connecting nipples.

Caution:
Read and comply with General Information.
The rear brake hoses are secured on the upper control arms by line holders. The flaps of the line holders must not be opened. If this does however occur, the holders must be replaced.
After finishing work: Bleed brake system.





New brake lines must be bent as required using bending tool 34 5 100.
Removed brake pipes can be used as templates for bending.

Caution:
- Protective coat on brake pipes must not be damaged while bending.
- Brake pipes must not be bent back and forth.
- Watch distances to fixed and movable vehicle parts. Brake lines may not contact or rub.
- Tighten brake-pipe couplings with torque wrench.
- Brake hose couplings
- M10 x 1 18 ± 1 Nm
- M12 x 1 18 ± 1 Nm