Integral Abs: Removing And Installing Brake Lines - BMW R1150RT - MAINTENANCE INTEGRAL ABS Maintenance Manual

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Integral ABS: Removing and install-
ing brake lines
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Drain the brake system (
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Push protective caps (1) up.
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Remove spring clips (2).
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Remove brake lines.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Warning:
Always fit new spring clips each time the plugs are
disconnected. Ensure correct positioning.
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Attention:
Fit new sealing rings for brake line.
Secure brake line to master cylinder so that it can-
not become kinked or abraded when the handlebars
are turned.
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Note:
Always replace the seals (square-section rings) be-
tween the brake lines and the pressure modulator
when you replace the brake lines.
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Carefully remove square-section rings (3) using
disassembly tool, BMW No. 34 2 561.
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Install square-section rings with brake lines.
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34 2 561
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Check that square-section rings are correctly
seated.
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Install new spring clips.
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Slip the protective caps up the brake lines.
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Clip in brake lines.
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Check that spring clips are correctly positioned
(arrows).
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Seat the protective caps on the connectors.
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Fill and bleed the brake system (
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Tightening torque:
Brake hose and brake line............................ 18 Nm
Bleed screws in front brake calipers............... 7 Nm
Bleed screw in rear brake caliper ................... 5 Nm
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