Removing And Refitting Rear Brake Caliper - BMW R 1150 R Maintenance Manual

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Removing and refitting rear
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brake caliper
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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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Drain the brake system.
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[Integral ABS] Drain rear wheel circuit
( 34.16).
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Disconnect brake line (1) from brake caliper.
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Carefully press back the brake pads/pistons.
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Remove the brake caliper.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Fill and bleed the brake system.
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[Integral ABS] Bleed/fill the rear wheel circuit
( 34.23).
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To bleed, undo the brake caliper and place it so
that the bleed nipple is as high as possible.
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Important:
Replace the sealing rings (2) in the brake line.
Do not damage brake pads.
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Brake caliper to rear wheel drive .................. 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 18 Nm
Bleed screw to brake caliper .......................... 7 Nm
Tightening torque:
S340010