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BRAKE SYSTEM
Changing the rear brake fluid
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Cover the painted parts.
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Remove screw cap
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Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill
with fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (or p. 222)
Brake fluid DOT 4 (or p. 218)
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Mount bleeder cover
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Bleeder cover (00029013006) (or p. 221)
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Connect the bleeding device.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (or p. 221)
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Open shut-off valve
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Follow the operating instructions of the bleeding device.
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Ensure that the filling pressure is correctly set at pressure gauge 6). If neces
sary, adjust the filling pressure at pressure regulator
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Guideline
Filling pressure
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Pull off protection cap
bottle.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (or p. 221)
Open bleeder screw
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Bleed until fresh brake fluid emerges from the bleeder bottle hose without
bubbles.
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Tighten the bleeder screw.
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Close shut-off valve
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with the membrane and O-ring.
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2 ... 2.5 bar (29 ... 36 psi)
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of the bleeder screw. Connect the hose of the bleeder
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by approx. one-half turn.
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