34 11 519 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Front Brake Caliper

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







Necessary preliminary work:
- Read and comply with General Information.
- Remove front left or right wheel

NOTE: After completing tasks, bleed brake system.







Press brake 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.







Pull brake hose out of holder (1).

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (3) to prevent connecting piece from turning in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (2).

Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ.







Detach brake hose from brake calliper (1).

Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 32 2AZ.







IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.

NOTE:
First tighten brake hose on brake calliper.
Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.







Pull brake lining wear sensor (1) out of brake lining (left side only).
Unscrew guide bolts (2).
Detach brake calliper in direction of arrow.

Installation note:
Replace guide bolts.

Tightening torque 34 11 3AZ.