3 Series E46 316Ci (N45) COUPE
Insert the pedal support and depress the brake pedal lightly. This will prevent brake
fluid from escaping from the tandem-brake master cylinder when the brake lines are
separated. Siphon the hydraulic brake fluid from its expansion tank and remove the
expansion tank.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 34 31 181.
Release the brake line (A) of the front axle circuit at the tandem-brake master cylinder.
Screw the restrictor valve (B) into the hole in the front axle brake circuit on the tandem-
brake master cylinder and tighten.
Screw the brake line (A) of the front axle brake circuit into the restrictor valve (B) and
tighten.
Important!
If necessary, bend the brake line slightly in the area of the bolt connection. The brake
line must be installed free of tension.
Tightening torque of the restrictor valve into the tandem-brake master cylinder and of
the brake line into the restrictor valve:
17 - 19 Nm each.
Install and refill the hydraulic brake fluid reservoir.
Please refer to Repair Instructions 34 31 181.
Then bleed the brake system.
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