BMW R 1100 S EVO, Maintenance Manual

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Top up the brake fluid level to the “ MAX ” mark.
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Important:
While bleeding the system, do not allow the brake
fluid level to drop below the “ MIN ” mark, as other-
wise air will be drawn into the brake system.
Bleed the system again if this happens.
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Connect the brake bleeding device and open the
bleed screw.
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Important:
On account of the vacuum extraction process, it
might not be possible to tell whether there is brake
fluid in the hose of the brake bleeding device when
it is free of bubbles.
In this case, bleed the system manually.
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Close the bleed screw.
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Top up the brake fluid until the level reaches the
“ MAX ” mark.
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Assembly is the reverse of the disassembly pro-
cedure.
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Check the function of the brake system.
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Recheck the brake-fluid level.
Minimum fluid level
Brake pads worn not less than
..................................................................... “ MIN ”
Brake fluid ...................................................DOT 4
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Tightening torque:
Rear brake caliper bleed screw...................... 6 Nm
Brake caliper to rear wheel drive .................. 40 Nm
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MIN
MAX