Removing And Installing Rear Brake Lines/Hoses; Removing Brake Lines/Hoses; Preparatory Work; Brake Hose To Brake Calliper - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

Removing and installing rear brake
lines/hoses

Removing brake lines/hoses

Preparatory work

– Remove left and right fairing side sections.
....................................................See Group 46
a
– Remove left and right battery covers.
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1
e
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint. Wrap cloths around the ends of the
pressure lines to prevent residual brake fluid escap-
ing.
– Drain the brake system.

Brake hose to brake calliper

•
Open the cable ties.
•
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake calli-
per.
•
Disconnect the brake hose at union (1).
•
Remove brake hose.
Caution:
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