Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Front Brake Caliper

34 11 519 - Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove wheels Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel
Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle 00 .. ... Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform.

After completing work: Bleed braking system Replacing Fluid in ABS/ASC+T Brake System





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

Note:
The pedal support may only be released when the brake lines are reconnected.

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





Left side: Disconnect plug connection for wear indicator.

Release brake hose on brake caliper.

Slacken connection for brake hose and brake line.

Installation:
Tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

Tightening torque 34 32 4AZ 34 32 Brake Lines.

Move steering to straight-ahead position.

Screw brake hose to brake line, ensuring that brake hose is not twisted.

Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ 34 32 Brake Lines.

Release screws (1) and remove brake caliper.

Installation Note:
Tightening torque 34 11 2AZ 34 11 Front Brake.