Removing And Installing Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Checking And Adjusting Play Of Piston Rod - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

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Removing and installing rear brake
master cylinder
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Drain the brake system.
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
attacks paint.
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Disconnect the brake line and hose.
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Remove retainer (1) from ball socket/linkage.
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Force ball socket off ball head.
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Remove brake master cylinder.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Secure non-reusable hose clip with pliers,
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Caution:
Bleed the brake system carefully.
Check/adjust piston rod play.
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Tightening torque:
Master cylinder to footrest plate ..................... 8 Nm
Checking and adjusting play of piston
rod
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Insert a feeler gauge of the correct thickness be-
tween the adjusting screw/brake lever and the
stop (arrow).
Feeler gauge thickness: ............ 0.2 mm (0.008 in)
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Slacken locknut (1).
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Turn piston rod (2) clockwise to obtain play.
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Carefully back off piston rod to take up play and
tighten locknut.
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Tighten locknut and recheck play.
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