[Integral Abs] Removing/Installing Rear Master Brake Cylinder; [Integral Abs] Checking/Adjusting The Blow-By Clearance Of The Piston Rod; Checking Blow-By Clearance At Piston Rod; Adjusting Blow-By Clearance At Piston Rod - BMW k 1200 rs Repair Manual

[Integral ABS] Removing/
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installing rear master brake cylinder
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Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
– Drain rear brake system (
2
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5
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Disconnect brake line (2).
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Unscrew the non-reusable hose clip (5).
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Pull off hose (1).
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Release and pull out pin (4).
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Undo the fasteners (arrows) for the master brake
cylinder (3).
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure. Pay particular attention to the following:
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Tighten non-reusable hose clip (5) with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
– Fill/bleed rear brake system (
– Adjust blow-by clearance.
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Tightening torque:
Master cylinder to footrest plate
(clean thread + apply Loctite 243) .................. 9 Nm
Brake hose/line/banjo bolt ........................... 18 Nm
34.12
34.16).
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34.17).
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[Integral ABS] Checking/adjust-
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ing the blow-by clearance of the
piston rod
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Warning:
Adjustments may only be made by a specialist work-
shop.

Checking blow-by clearance at piston rod

6
7
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Insert a feeler gauge between the adjusting
screw and the brake light switch plate (arrow).
Feeler gauge............................ 0.2 mm (0.0079 in)

Adjusting blow-by clearance at piston rod

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Warning:
First adjust the brake light switch for the foot brake
( 61.17).
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Unscrew locknut (7) at piston rod (6).
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Insert a feeler gauge between the adjusting
screw and the brake light switch plate (arrow).
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Insert piston rod (6), turning to right until clear-
ance is present.
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Carefully back off piston rod (6) until all play is
taken up.
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Tighten locknut (7).
– Check piston rod blow-by clearance.
Feeler gauge............................ 0.2 mm (0.0079 in)
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