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Brake Lines, Partial Replacement > < Brake Line from Brake Master Cylinder to Hydraulic Modulator, Remove and Install

Brake Lines, Replace

  Remove

1.   Pull seal (1) away from plenum chamber as far as necessary
•   Raise covering flap (2) for brake master cylinder
2.   Detach closure cap (3) from brake fluid reservoir
•   Top up brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" mark and seal with MKM-558-10 (4)
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3.   Remove brake line
  • Remove brake line from brake master cylinder to hydraulic modulator
    • Vehicles with Left Hand Drive LUREF_1.gif
    • Vehicles with right hand drive LUREF_1.gif
  • Brake Line – Rear Left or Right, Remove and Install (Vehicles with Disc Brakes)

  Install

4.   Bend new brake lines using the brake line to be replaced as a pattern
Note:   Use bending tool to avoid changes in cross-section
•   Arrange protective sheaths of the brake lines in their original positions
5.   Push the corresponding retaining bolt on to the brake line and flare end of brake line
Note:   Note design of original flaring
Note:   The brake lines are mainly supplied by the metre without retaining bolts and flaring. If brake lines have to be produced, compliance with the thread diameter of the existing retaining bolt is essential.
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6.   Install new brake lines
Note:   When replacing brake lines, ensure that these are not routed between electric cables. Chafed points automatically lead to failure of the electrical system. The distance between brake lines and electric cables should be at least 25 mm .
  • Install brake line from brake master cylinder to hydraulic modulator
    • Vehicles with Left Hand Drive LUREF_1.gif
    • Vehicles with right hand drive LUREF_1.gif
  • Brake Line – Rear Left or Right, Remove and Install (Vehicles with Disc Brakes)
•   Tighten retaining bolts of brake lines
Tightening torque 16 Nm
7.   Remove MKM-558-10 (1) from brake fluid reservoir
8.   Bleed brake system and check for leaks LUREF_1.gif
9.   Install closure cap (2) on brake fluid reservoir
10.   Close closure cap (4)
•   Place seal (3) on plenum chamber
Object Number: 2411386  Size: DEFAULT


Brake Lines, Partial Replacement > < Brake Line from Brake Master Cylinder to Hydraulic Modulator, Remove and Install