[Integral Abs] Changing/Bleeding Brake Fluid In Control Circuit; Change Brake Fluid In Control Circuit Every 2 Years (Inspection Iv); [Integral Abs]; Bleeding/Changing Brake Fluid In Front Control Circuit - BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual

[Integral ABS] Changing/
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bleeding brake fluid in control cir-
cuit
Change brake fluid in control circuit every
2 years
(Inspection IV)
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Warning:
All repair and maintenance work on the
BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special-
ly trained personnel.
Maintenance and repair procedures and processes
should be strictly observed.
Use only new brake fluid from an unopened
container.

[Integral ABS]

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Bleeding/changing brake fluid in front
control circuit
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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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Place the motorcycle on its side stand and turn
the handlebars all the way to the left.
•
Repeatedly and slowly pull the front brake
lever lightly to expel air from brake master cylin-
der.
•
Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Remove fuel tank.
•
Place the front wheel and the handlebars such
that the brake fluid expansion tank is level.
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Tighten the handlebar and secure the front wheel
in this position.
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Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys
paint.
•
Wrap a cloth around the expansion tank.
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Remove front reservoir cap with rubber
diaphragm, draw off the old brake fluid and clean
the reservoir.
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Top up the brake fluid level to the "MAX"
mark (arrow).
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Connect the bleed device to the front dosing
cylinder bleed screw (1), but do not switch it on.
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Warning:
When changing and bleeding the control circuit
brake fluid, do not use vacuum extraction.
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