Renewing Brake Fluid And Bleeding Brake System; Renew The Brake Fluid Annually; (Inspection Iv); [Abs Inspection Ii And Iii] - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Renewing brake fluid and bleeding
brake system

Renew the brake fluid annually

(Inspection IV)

[ABS Inspection II and III]

Bleeding front brake circuit/renewing
brake fluid
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Note:
This description applies to brake filling and bleeding
devices with vacuum extraction of the brake fluid at
the brake caliper.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers' instructions.
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Turn the steering to the left.
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Caution:
When bleeding the brakes, always start on the right
side.
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Take off the brake caliper.
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Remove the brake pads.
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Force the pistons fully back with resetting tool,
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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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Take off reservoir cover with rubber diaphragm.
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Release the right handlebar switch.
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Loosen the clamp screw for the handbrake fitting
and turn the fitting until the brake fluid reservoir
is horizontal.
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Caution:
When adding brake fluid, do not allow it to enter the
holes for the reservoir lid screws.
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Add brake fluid up to the MAX mark (arrow).
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the right brake caliper.
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Open the bleed screw by half a turn.
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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 on the right brake caliper.
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Repeat the bleeding process at the left brake
caliper.
When installing:
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Note:
Clean the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter and
the cover to remove brake fluid, and re-assemble
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the components with great care.
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Next check brake fluid level with the motorcy-
cle on its side (prop) stand and the handlebar turned
to the left, and ensure that no air bubbles are visible
in the sight glass.
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