BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 274)

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[ABS II] Bleeding pressure modulator
• Remove the left battery cover.
• Connect a vessel to the brake caliper bleed
screws to trap escaping brake fluid, then open
the bleed screw by half a turn.
• Maintain pressue at the handbrake lever and
open the bleed screw, at the same time pulling
the hand brake lever in firmly.
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Caution:
Do not release the handbrake lever until the bleed
screw has been closed.
• Allow the brake fluid to emerge from both brake
calipers until it is clear and free from bubbles.
• Close the bleed screw while keeping the hand
brake lever pulled in.
Bleeding the handlebar fitting
• Remove combined switch (1) from the right han-
dlebar fitting.
• Remove clamping screw from handlebar fitting.
• Turn the brake flulid reservoir up round the han-
dle bar (arrow) until the air escapes from the
brake line.
• Turn the reservoir back down.
• Tighten the clamping screw on the handlebar fit
ting.
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Note:
When adding brake fluid, note the thickness of the
brake pads. Add brake fluid up to the -MAX“ mark if
the pads are new.
• Add brake fluide.
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Note:
When checking front brake fluid level, the brake fluid
reservoir must always be in a horizontal posi tion.
• Replace the diaphragm and reservoir cover in po
sition.
• Tighten the retaining screws without using force.
• Check brake operation.
• Install the combined switch.
Bleeding rear brake
Bleeding brake caliper
• The rear brake caliper does not have to be remo
ved, nor the pistions pressed back.
• The remaining procedure is the same as when
bleeding the front brake circuit.
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Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to rear wheel drive .................. 40 Nm
[ABS II] Bleeding pressure modulator
• Follow the same procedure as when bleeding the
front brake circuit.
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Note:
When adding brake fluid, note brake pad thickness.
Add brake fluid up to the „MAX“ mark with new pads.
• Add brake fluid.
• Replace the diaphragm and reservoir cover in
position.
• Check that the brake is operating correctly.
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