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Removing and installing/replacing left or right
front brake caliper 

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove wheels.

After completing work: Bleed braking 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.

Important!

Grip brake hose at square drive to prevent connecting piece
from turning in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque  34 32 1AZ

.

Important!

Make sure the retaining clip is correctly fitted.

Remove retaining clip (2) and pull brake hose out of holder.

Detach brake hose (3) from brake caliper.

Installation:

Tightening torque  34 32 2AZ

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RA  Removing and installing/replacing left or right front brake caliper

BMW AG - TIS

15.02.2013  16:48

Issue status (12/2007) Valid only until next DVD is issued

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