What's this part for?

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What's this part for?

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The black rubber bung near the rear brake disc.


I managed to pull it out in its entirety the other day. What does it do?


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Sullivj wrote:The black rubber bung near the rear brake disc.

What does it do?
It's a breather for the final drive unit, see item No. 8,
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showpar ... Id=33_1624
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Thanks David. That explains it.


Great site you've lined me to there - thanks.
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