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 front wheels Removing or Installing Front or Rear Wheel.

Note:
After completing tasks, bleed brake system Bleeding Brake System with ABS/ASC+T.





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.





Detach brake line from brake caliper.

Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
Tightening torque 34 32 2AZ 34 32 Brake Lines.

Detach retaining spring (1).





Remove plastic plugs (2).





Release guide screws (1) and remove brake caliper towards front.

Installation:
Only clean guide screws; do not grease.
Check threads.
Replace all guide screws which are not in perfect condition.

Installation:
Tightening torque, 34 11 3AZ 34 11 Front Brake