BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 57

Rear brake
– Place the motorcycle on its centre stand so that
it is level.
– Remove the right-hand battery cover.
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Remove rear seat.
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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 lid of the brake fluid reservoir.
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Add brake fluid up to the MAX mark.
Bleeding the rear brake pressure modulator
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Note:
It is only necessary to bleed the pressure modulator
if the brake system has been opened or drained.
– Remove the left-hand battery cover.
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Connect the bleeding device to the pressure
modulator for the rear brake (arrow).
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Open the bleed screw by half a turn.
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Caution:
During the bleeding process, do not permit the
brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark, or else
air will be drawn into the brake system. Bleed the
system again if this happens.
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Close the bleed screw.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
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Tightening torque:
Bleed screw ................................................. 10 Nm
Forcing back the brake pistons
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Caution:
Do not scrape the wheel – mask it off if necessary.
– Take off the brake calliper.
– Remove the brake pads.
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Using resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 500, force
the pistons fully back.
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Fill and bleed the rear brake circuit.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tightening torque:
Brake calliper to rear wheel drive ................. 40 Nm
34 1 500
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