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Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Front Brake Caliper

3411 519 Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper

Necessary preliminary tasks: Remove wheels.
After completing tasks, bleed brake system.





Apply pedal prop and depress brake pedal slightly. This prevents brake fluid from emerging from the expansion tank and air from entering the brake system after the brake lines have been detached.
Disconnect brake pipe from connection with brake hose.

Left: Remove connector for wear indicator.
Installation:
Tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Set steering to straight-ahead setting.
Screw brake hose to brake line, ensuring that brake hose is not twisted.






Release screws (1) and remove brake caliper.