00.58
34 00
[Option without Integral ABS]
Changing brake fluid and bleeding
the brake system
(Inspection IV) annual
L
Note:
This description applies for the brake filling and
bleeding unit with extraction of the brake fluid by a
partial vacuum at the brake caliper.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers’ instructions.
34 00
Front brake
Force back the brake pistons.
e
Attention:
Do not scrape the wheel – mask it off if necessary.
–
Remove front brake pads. (
a
00.42)
•
Use resetting tool,
BMW No. 34 1 531
, and loca-
tor,
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, to force the pistons in
the left and right brake calipers all the way back
and hold them in this position.
Change and bleed the front brake circuit.
e
Attention:
When bleeding the brake system, always begin on
the left side of the motorcycle.
–
Turn the handlebars to the left.
e
Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
•
Take off reservoir cover with rubber diaphragm.
e
Attention:
When adding brake fluid, do not allow it to enter the
holes for the reservoir lid screws.
•
Add brake fluid up to the
MAX
mark (arrow).
e
Attention:
During brake bleeding, make sure that the fluid rep-
lenishing hole is always below the level of the brake
fluid, or else air will be drawn into the brake system.
Bleed the brakes again if this happens.
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Summary of Contents for K 1200RS
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Page 271: ...33 2 Contents Page Installing rear swinging arm 24 Removing installing suspension strut 25 ...
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