BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing front left or right brake hose
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove WHEEL .
- Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKING SYSTEM.
Press brake 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 hose (1) from brake caliper.
If necessary, grip at knurling (2).
Release retaining screw (1). If necessary, grip at square head.
Installation note: Position guides (3) correctly in holder (4).
Release brake hose from holders (1).
Unscrew holder (2).
IMPORTANT: Observe assembly sequence:
- Fasten brake hose in holders (1).
- Move wheels into straight-ahead position.
- Fasten brake hose at pipe/brake hose connection.
- Fasten brake hose at brake caliper.
Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with parts attached rigidly to the body.
Brake lines
OVERVIEW OF BRAKE LINES
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Replacing rear left or right brake hose
NOTE: Read and comply with GENERAL INFORMATION.
After completing repair work: BLEED BRAKING SYSTEM
Press brake pedal down to floor and secure ...
Other materials:
BMW X3 Owners Manual > Active Cruise Control with
Stop & Go function, ACC: The concept
Use this system to select a desired speed that
the vehicle will maintain automatically on clear
roads.
To the extent possible, the system automatically
adjusts the speed to a slower vehicle
ahead of you.
The distance that the vehicle maintains to the
vehicle ahead of you can be varied.
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