Removing And Refitting Footbrake Lever; Removing And Refitting Brake Master Cylinder - BMW R 1150 R Maintenance Manual

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Removing and refitting foot-
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brake lever
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Release the pin in the brake linkage.
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Remove fasteners securing footbrake lever.
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Remove footbrake lever with torsion spring.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Lubricate pivot bushing with Shell Retinax A.
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Important:
Piston rod play must be checked and adjusted.
See removal and refitting of brake master cylinder.
The brake light should light up when the rear brake
is activated.
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Tightening torque:
Brake pedal to footrest plate
(Clean thread + Loctite 2701) ....................... 21 Nm
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5
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4
Removing and refitting brake
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master cylinder
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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 control circuit
( 34.17).
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Disconnect brake line (1) and hose (2).
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Release and remove pin (3).
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Remove brake master cylinder (4).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tighten one-time hose clip (5) with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
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Fill and bleed the brake system.
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[Integral ABS] Bleed/fill the rear control circuit
( 34.20).
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Important:
Bleed the brake system carefully.
Check/adjust piston rod play.
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Tightening torque:
Master cylinder to footrest assembly .............. 9 Nm
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