Brake Lines for Brake Master Cylinder, Remove and
Install (Vehicles with ESP)
Note: There is no
flexible brake line from the brake master cylinder to the hydraulic
modulator in vehicles with RHD. However, when replacing the brake
lines from the brake master cylinder to the hydraulic modulator,
the modified brake line cross-section of these brake lines must be
noted.
Remove
1. |
Remove battery
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If present: remove thermal protection
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2. |
Detach coolant compensation tank from mounting and set
aside
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Disconnect wiring harness plug for coolant level sensor
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3. |
Detach cover of brake fluid reservoir
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4. |
Siphon out as much brake fluid as possible with siphon
bottle
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5. |
Detach brake line for brake master cylinder circuit 1 from
hydraulic modulator (2) first, then from brake master cylinder
(1)
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6. |
Detach brake line for brake master cylinder circuit 2 from
hydraulic modulator (3), then from brake master cylinder (4)
Note: Seal off the open
brake line connections on the hydraulic modulator and brake master
cylinder from contamination using plugs.
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Install
7. |
Position brake line for brake master cylinder circuit 2 (1) on
hydraulic modulator and on brake master cylinder
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Tighten both unions by hand
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8. |
Position brake line for brake master cylinder circuit 1 (2) on
hydraulic modulator and on brake master cylinder
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Tighten both unions by hand
Note: Align both brake
lines in such a way that they do not touch each other, even in the
flexible section, and run parallel to each other.
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9. |
Tighten 4x brake line to hydraulic modulator and brake master
cylinder 14 Nm
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10. |
Connect coolant compensation tank to mounting
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11. |
Install battery
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If present: install thermal protection
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13. |
Top up brake fluid to "MAX" mark.
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14. |
Screw cover on to brake fluid reservoir.
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