BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual page 259

Bleeding rear wheel circuit
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Open rear wheel circuit reservoir (1).
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Attention:
To prevent brake fluid from entering the connector,
do not release the ABS pressure modulator plug
connections.
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Draw off the old brake fluid from the wheel circuit
reservoir.
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Remove rear brake pads.
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Attention:
Only use the piston reset
device, BMW No. 34 1 531, if the wheel circuit res-
ervoir cover is open.
34 1 536
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Use the adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536, instead of
the external brake pad.
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With the handle outwards, use the reset
device, BMW No. 34 1 531, on the rear brake
caliper to press back the pistons completely and
to position them.
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Wrap a cloth around the brake caliper.
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw, but do not switch it on.
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Switch on the ignition.
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After switching on the ignition, always wait for the
BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis.
Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis
has completed.
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Note:
Gently press the footbrake until the pump just
starts up.
Open the bleed screw.
Drain wheel circuit using a pump.
Close the bleed screw.
Release the brake and switch off the ignition.
Disconnect the brake bleeding device from the
bleed screw.