Removing and installing
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left/right brake-control assemblies
The procedure for removing and installing the left
brake-control assembly is described below. The
procedure for removing and installing the right
brake-control assembly is basically the same.
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Remove handlebar trim
....................................................See Group 46
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e
Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle - brake fluid de-
stroys paint!
Left brake-control assembly:
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Drain the rear brake circuit
Right brake-control assembly:
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Drain the front brake circuit
1
4
•
Disconnect brake line (3) from brake lever as-
sembly
•
Remove 2 fasteners (1) for brake-light switch
L
Note:
Remove plunger (2) for brake-light switch!
•
Slacken clamping screws (4) on brake-control
assembly
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When installing:
•
While installation is basically a reversal of the re-
moval process, careful attention should be di-
rected toward the following:
d
Warning:
Make sure that the gap at the clamp is of uniform
width!
e
Attention:
Make sure that lines and cables are correctly routed.
Ensure adequate clearance between the combina-
tion switch and the brake fitting!
2
3
•
Align the hand fitting with punch mark (1)
•
Tighten clamping screws evenly
•
Make sure that the gap (arrow) at the clamp is of
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uniform width
Left brake-control assembly:
–
Fill and bleed the rear brake circuit
Right brake-control assembly:
–
Fill and bleed the front brake circuit
....................................................See Group 34
a
Adjustment data:
Adjust the brake-light switch so that the brake light
comes on no later than when the brake pads con-
tact the brake disc
X
Torque specification:
Brake-control assembly clamp screws........... 9 Nm
Brake hose to brake-control assembly ......... 18 Nm
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