Removing And Installing Rear Brake Master Cylinder - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Removing and installing rear brake
master cylinder
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
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Drain the brake system.
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Disconnect brake line (1) and hose (2).
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Release and remove pin (3).
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Remove brake master cylinder (4).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
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Tighten non-reusable hose clip (5) with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
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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 assembly .............. 9 Nm
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5
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