BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 54

Changing brake fluid and bleeding
brake system
Change the brake fluid once a year at the latest
(Inspection IV)
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Note:
This description applies for the brake filling and
bleeding unit with extraction of the brake fluid by a
partial vacuum at the brake calliper.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers' instructions.
Front brake
– Place the motorcycle on its centre stand so that
it is level.
Forcing back the brake pistons
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Caution:
Do not scrape the wheel – mask it off if necessary.
– Remove the brake calliper.
– Remove the brake pads.
34 1 500
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Using resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 500, force
the pistons fully back.
34 1 500
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Take out the resetting tool and insert spacer,
BMW No. 34 1 520, in its place.
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Press the pistons back in the second brake cal-
liper but do not remove the resetting tool.
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Fill and bleed the front brake circuit.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Brake calliper to fork tube ............................ 40 Nm
Opening the brake fluid reservoir
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
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Remove the top and bottom right handlebar trim
panels.
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Remove the combination switch.
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Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
KL000180
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Loosen the clamping screw (1).
KR340340
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KL000120
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