[Without Integral Abs] Bleeding/Changing Brake Fluid In Rear System - BMW R 1150 R Maintenance Manual

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Close the bleed screw.
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Disconnect the brake bleeding device from the
bleed screw.
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The procedure for changing the brake fluid in the
right brake caliper is the same as that for the
left caliper.
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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
reassemble the components.
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If necessary, resecure the handlebars in the cor-
rect position (punch marks aligned) in accord-
ance with the tightening sequence.
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Check the function of the brake system.
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Recheck the brake-fluid level.
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Place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Turn the handlebars to the right.
MAX
Required level with new brake pads:
(Initial fill quantity) ............................................ MAX
(exactly between the centre (point) of the sight glass
and the top edge of the marking ring)
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Handlebar centred.
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Check that the front wheel is on the ground.
Minimum fluid level
Brake pads worn
not less than .............. the centre of the sight glass
Brake fluid....................................................DOT 4
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Tightening torque:
Front brake caliper bleed screw ..................... 9 Nm
Handlebars tightening sequence:
1. Front connection to system
in direction of travel ...................................... 21 Nm
2. Rear connection in direction of travel ....... 21 Nm
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Bleeding/changing brake fluid in rear
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Note:
This description applies to brake filling and bleeding
devices with vacuum extraction of the brake fluid at
the brake caliper.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers' instructions.
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Important:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys
paint.
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Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Remove right-hand rear panel if necessary.
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Remove rear reservoir cap, draw off the
old brake fluid and clean the reservoir.
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Refit the reservoir cap.
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Remove the brake caliper.
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Remove rear brake pads.
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Move the brake caliper to a horizontal position.
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Use the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, and
the adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536, to press the
pistons completely back and to position them.
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Remove reservoir cap with rubber diaphragm,
draw off the old brake fluid and clean the reser-
voir.
34 1 536
34 1 531
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