Draining Rear Wheel Circuit - BMW R1150RT - MAINTENANCE INTEGRAL ABS Maintenance Manual

Draining rear wheel circuit

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Attention:
Integral brakes, the rear brake must be ready for
use.
– Install front brake pads, if applicable.
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Open rear wheel-circuit reservoir (1).
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Attention:
To prevent brake fluid entering the plugs, do not dis-
connect the plugs from the ABS pressure modula-
tor.
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Draw off the old brake fluid from the wheel-circuit
reservoir and reinstall the cap.
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Remove rear brake pads.
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Install adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536, instead of
the outboard brake pad.
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Install resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 531, with
the handle toward the outside in the rear brake
caliper, press the pistons fully back and secure
them in this position.
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Wrap a cloth around the brake caliper.
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw, but do not switch on the device.
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Switch on the ignition.
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After switching on the ignition, always wait for the
BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis.
Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis
has completed.
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Note:
Gently press the footbrake lever until the pump
just starts up.
Open the bleed screw.
Drain the wheel circuit with the pump.
Close the bleed screw.
Release the brake and switch off the ignition.
Disconnect the brake bleeding device from the
bleed screw.
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