Changing Brake Fluid; (Inspection Iv); Changing Brake Fluid (Front Brake); Changing Brake Fluid (Rear Brake) - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Changing brake fluid

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(Inspection IV)

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Caution:
Refer to notes on the hazards involved in handling
brake fluid.
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.

Changing brake fluid (front brake)

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Turn the handlebars so that the cover of the res-
ervoir is horizontal.
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Remove cover (1) complete with rubber gaiter
and top up the level of brake fluid in the reservoir.
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the brake calliper.
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Open the bleed screw by half a turn.
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Caution:
While bleeding the system, do not allow the brake
fluid level to drop below the centre of the sight glass
(arrow), as otherwise air will be drawn into the brake
system. Bleed the system again if this happens.
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Tighten the bleed screw.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Before reassembling, carefully wipe the rim of
the reservoir, the rubber gaiter and the cover to
remove all traces of brake fluid.
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Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
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Tightening torques:
Bleed screw ................................................... 7 Nm

Changing brake fluid (rear brake)

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Remove cover (2) complete with rubber gaiter
and top up the level of brake fluid in the reservoir.
•
Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the brake calliper.
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Open the bleed screw by half a turn.
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Caution:
Brake fluid level must not drop below the MIN mark
during the bleeding process, otherwise air will be
drawn into the brake system. Bleed the system
again if this happens.
•
Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
•
Tighten the bleed screw.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
•
Before reassembling, carefully wipe the rim of
the reservoir, the rubber gaiter and the cover to
remove all traces of brake fluid.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
X
Tightening torques:
Bleed screw ................................................... 7 Nm
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