34 21 745 Removing and Installing/Replacing Left or Right Rear Brake Caliper

34 21 745 Removing and installing/replacing left or right rear brake calliper






Necessary preliminary work:
- Read and comply with General Information.
- Remove rear 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.






Detach locking clip (1) in direction of arrow.

Disengage parking brake Bowden cable (2) from actuating lever (3) at brake calliper.

Feed out parking brake Bowden cable (2) downwards.






Important!
Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 32 1AZ.






Detach brake hose (1) from brake calliper.

Installation note:
Tightening torque 34 32 3AZ.






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.

Insert brake hose in bracket and screw onto brake pipe.






Pull brake lining wear sensor out of brake lining (right side only).

Unscrew guide bolts (1).

If necessary, grip at hexagon head (2).

Remove brake calliper.

Installation note:
Replace guide bolts.

Tightening torque 34 21 3AZ.