BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Replacing rear left or right brake hose

BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual / Brakes / Brake lines / 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 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.

Brakes

IMPORTANT: Grip brake hose at square head (2) so that connecting piece cannot rotate in retaining bracket.

Disconnect brake hose from brake line (1).

Brakes

Detach brake hose (1) from brake caliper.

Installation note: First tighten brake hose on brake caliper.

IMPORTANT: Never twist brake hose when installing it and avoid all contact with components attached rigidly to the body.

Brakes

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. ...

Brake booster

...

Other materials:

BMW X3 Owners Manual > Car washes: Headlights
Do not rub dry and do not use abrasive or acidic cleansers. Soak areas that have been dirtied e. g., from insects, with shampoo and wash off with water. Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do not use an ice scraper. After washing the vehicle After washing the vehicle, apply the brakes ...