BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 273)

34.15
Bleeding brake
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Caution:
Escarping brake fluid can damage painted surfaces.
Bleeding front brake
Bleeding brake caliper
• Remove front brake pads.
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Caution:
Do not tilt the brake caliper when removing or install-
ing.
The brake disc could be damaged.
• Detach the cover from the brake fluid reservoir
and remove it together with the diaphragm.
• Add brake fluid.
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Caution:
When bleeding, brake fluid level must not be al
lowed to drop below the -MIN“ mark, or else air will
be drawn into the brake circuit.
If this happens, the bleeding procedure must be re
peated.
• Connect a vessel to the brake caliper bleed
screws to trap escaping brake fluid, then open
the bleed screw by half a turn.
• Use piston resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 500, to
press the brake piston fully back.
• Take out the piston resetting tool, insert spacer,
BMW No. 34 1 520, and move it up to the brake
disc.
• Press the piston back in the second brake cali-
per, but do not remove the piston resetting tool.
• Close the bleed screw.
• Pull in the handbrake lever several times until
brake pressure is felt to build up.
• Maintain pressure at the handbrake lever and
open the bleed screw, at the same time pulling
the handbrake lever im firmly.
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Caution:
Do not release the handbrake lever until the bleed
screw has been closed.
• Close the bleed screw, then release the hand
brake lever.
• Allow the brake fluid to emerge from both brake
calipers until it is clear and free from bubbles.
• Close the bleed screws.
• Remove the spacer and the piston resetting tool.
• Install the brake pads/brake calipers.
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Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to slider tube .......................... 40 Nm
LT340040
34 1 500
LT340230
34 1 520