BMW R 1150 R Maintenance Manual page 84

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Switch off the bleed device.
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Shift the handbrake lever to position 4.
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Warning:
Avoid rapid and forceful pumping of the brakes
when performing maintenance and repair work on
the BMW Integral ABS.
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Remove the reservoir cap with rubber dia-
phragm.
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In sequence, bleed the:
– Front dosing cylinder (1),
– front integral circuit (2),
– front control circuit (3) and
– again, front dosing cylinder (1)
using the ring spanner, BMW No. 34 2 532, and in
accordance with the rules for bleeding.
Rules for bleeding:
1. Pull the brake lever slowly until the brake light
switch clicks (snifter hole closed).
2. Open the bleed screw.
3. Pull the brake lever fully and close the bleed
screw.
4. Release the brake lever slowly.
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 until the brake fluid is clear
and has no bubbles.
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Fit the protective caps on the bleed screws.
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Top up the brake fluid level to the "MAX"
mark (arrow).
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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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Resecure the handlebars in the correct position
(punch marks aligned) in accordance with the
tightening sequence.
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Tightening torque:
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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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 left.
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3
2
Required level
not below ......................................................... MIN
(Top edge of the marking ring)
R28340110
Brake fluid ...................................................DOT 4
MIN
R28000110
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