BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 52

Checking the fluid level with brake fluid
reservoir open
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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.
– Place the motorcycle on its centre stand so that
it is level.
•
Remove the top and bottom right handlebar trim
panels.
•
Remove the combination switch.
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Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
1
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Loosen the clamping screw (2).
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Rotate the brake fitting so that the sealing sur-
face on the reservoir cap is horizontal when
viewed from the side.
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Tighten the clamping screw (2).
•
Remove the reservoir cap together with the dia-
phragm.
2
KL000120
Required level with new brake pads
.................................... MAX mark on the reservoir
•
Top up the fluid level and, if necessary, check the
brake system for leaks if the brake fluid level is
below the MAX mark with new brake pads.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Note:
Wipe the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter and
the cap to remove brake fluid, and carefully re-as-
semble the components.
•
Hand-tighten the screws securing the reservoir
cap.
•
Return the brake fitting to the marked
position (1).
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Note:
Take care with the routing of the wires and cables
when fitting the handlebar trim.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
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Tightening torque:
Clamping screw ............................................. 5 Nm
KL000110
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