2
Removing and installing foot-
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brake lever
•
Release and remove stud (1).
•
Remove bolt (2) of footbrake lever with nut (3).
•
Remove footbrake lever with torsion spring (4).
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
•
Lubricate pivot bushing with Shell Retinax A.
e
Attention:
Check and, if necessary, adjust the blow-by clear-
ance of the piston rod and the setting of the brake-
light switch (
34.12).
a
X
Tightening torque:
Footbrake lever to footrest plate
(clean thread + apply Loctite 2701) .............. 21 Nm
5
6
7
1
3
4
Removing and installing rear
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brake master cylinder
•
Remove right side panel.
e
Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
•
Integral ABS Drain rear control circuit
(
34.18).
a
•
Disconnect brake line (5) and hose (6).
•
Release and remove stud (1).
•
Remove brake master cylinder.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
•
Tighten non-reusable hose clip (7) with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
•
Integral ABS Fill and bleed rear control circuit
(
34.21).
a
e
Attention:
Bleed the brake system carefully.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the blow-by clear-
ance of the piston rod and the setting of the brake-
light switch (
34.12).
a
X
Tightening torque:
Master brake cylinder to footrest.................... 9 Nm
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34.11