BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual page 55

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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.
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Remove the reservoir cap together with the dia-
phragm.
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Caution:
When adding brake fluid, do not allow it to enter the
holes for the reservoir cap screws.
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Add brake fluid up to the MAX mark (arrow).
Bleeding the front brake pressure modulator
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Note:
It is only necessary to bleed the pressure modulator
if the brake systemhas been opened or drained.
– Remove the left-hand battery cover.
....................................................See Group 46
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the pressure modulator for the front
brakes (arrow).
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Caution:
During the bleeding process, do not permit the
brake fluid level to drop below the "MIN" mark, or
else air will be drawn into the brake system. Bleed
the system again if this happens.
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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.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
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Tightening torques:
Bleed screw ................................................. 10 Nm
Bleeding the left brake calliper
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the left
brake calliper.
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Open the bleed screw by half a turn.
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Caution:
During the bleeding process, do not permit the
brake fluid level to drop below the MIN mark, or else
air will be drawn into the brake system. Bleed the
system again if this happens.
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Tighten the bleed screw.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
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Tightening torques:
Bleed screw ................................................. 10 Nm
KL000140