Additional Information For [Abs] - BMW R 1100 S 1999 Repair Manual

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Install socket-head grub screw (1) in the filler
adapter and tighten.
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Caution:
The motorcycle is not permitted on the road without
the grubscrew in place and secure in the filler adapt-
er.
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw of the left-hand brake caliper.
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Open the bleed screw a half 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.
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Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly pro-
cedure.
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Top up the brake fluid until the level reaches the
"MAX" mark.
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Wipe the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter
and the cover to remove brake fluid, and carefully
re-install the components.
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Align the handbrake fitting with the mark on the
handlebar.
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Recheck the brake-fluid level.
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Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle up-
right.
MAX
MIN
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Handlebar centred.
Required level
Brake pads new .............................................. MAX
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Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
Required level
Brake pads worn: not less than ........................ MIN
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Check the function of the brake system.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
X
Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to fork tube ............................. 40 Nm
Grubscrew in filler adapter ........................... 10 Nm
Bleed screw in front brake caliper ................ 14 Nm

Additional information for [ABS]

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Before bleeding the brake caliper, connect the
brake bleeding device to the bleed screw on the
pressure modulator for the front brake (arrow)
marked VR (mark for rear brake is HR).
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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.
X
Tightening torque:
Bleed screw in pressure modulator ................ 9 Nm
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