BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual page 243

Removing and installing front
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brake hoses
– Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand.
– Remove seat.
– Remove left cover.
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Caution:
Refer to notes on the hazards involved in handling
brake fluid.
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Drain the brake system.
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Disconnect brake hose from brake calliper.
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[ABS] Disconnect the brake hoses at the inter-
face to the brake lines (arrows).
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Cut the cable ties on the brake hose and the sen-
sor cable.
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Disconnect the brake hose from the brake mas-
ter cylinder.
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Release the brake hose from the clip on the
throttle cable.
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Remove the brake hose.
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[ABS] Remove both brake hoses.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Note:
Replace the sealing rings for the brake hoses.
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Caution:
Top up brake fluid and bleed brake system.
Operate brake several times until brake pads are
correctly seated.
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Tightening torque:
Brake hose to brake master cylinder ............ 18 Nm
Brake hose to brake calliper......................... 18 Nm
Brake hose at interface to
brake line ..................................................... 18 Nm
Removing and installing rear brake
lines/hoses (with ABS)
Removing and installing brake lines
– Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand.
– Remove seat.
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Drain the rear brake system.
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Disconnect brake line from brake master cylin-
der.
– Raise the rear frame.
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Release the brake line from the holder (arrow) on
the frame.
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