Checking/Adjusting Abs Sensor Gap; Checking Abs Sensor Gap; Adjusting Abs Sensor Gap; Removing And Installing Rear Brake Master Cylinder - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Checking/adjusting ABS sensor gap

Checking ABS sensor gap

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Align the marked point on sensor ring (1) with
ABS sensor (2).
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Use ABS feeler gauge (arrow) to check the gap
between the ABS sensor and the sensor ring.

Adjusting ABS sensor gap

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Slacken ABS sensor.
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Caution:
After adjusting, check clearance of the ABS sensor
round the entire circumference of the sensor ring.
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Adjust sensor gap with spacing plate (3) and re-
check.
ABS
sensor gap ......... 0.45...0.55 mm (0.018...0.022 in)
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Tightening torque:
ABS sensor mount ........................................ 4 Nm
Removing and installing rear brake
master cylinder
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Caution:
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
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– Drain the brake system.
– Remove right footrest plate.
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Note:
Mark installed position of brake hose (5) relative to
brake master cylinder.
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Remove screws (6) and remove brake master
cylinder.
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Open non-reusable hose clip (7) and disconnect
return hose (4).
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Use an open-ended wrench to hold at the
flats (arrow) and disconnect brake hose (5).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Tighten new non-reusable hose clip (7) with pli-
ers, BMW No. 13 1 500.
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Check and, if necessary, adjust play at piston
rod.
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Tightening torques:
Master cylinder to footrest plate ..................... 9 Nm
(clean thread + Loctite 243)
Brake hose to brake master cylinder ............ 18 Nm
Footrest plate to frame ................................. 21 Nm
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