BMW R 1100 S EVO, Maintenance Manual

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[Integral ABS] Changing/
bleeding brake fluid in wheel circuit
Change brake fluid in wheel circuit once a year
(Inspection IV)
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Warning:
All repair and maintenance work on the
BMW Integral ABS should be carried out by special-
ly trained personnel.
Maintenance and repair procedures and processes
should be strictly observed.
Use only new brake fluid from an unopened contain-
er.
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Note:
This description applies to brake filling and bleeding
devices with vacuum extraction of the brake fluid.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers ’ instructions.
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[Integral ABS]
Bleeding/changing brake fluid in front
wheel circuit
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Important:
Integral brakes, the rear brake must be ready for
use.
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Remove fuel tank.
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Important:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys
paint.
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Open front wheel circuit reservoir (1).
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Draw off the old brake fluid from the wheel circuit
reservoir.
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Remove the front left and right brake pads.
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Important:
Only use the piston reset
device, BMW No. 34 1 531, if the wheel circuit res-
ervoir cover is open.
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Use the reset device, BMW No. 34 1 531, and
the positioning piece, BMW No. 34 1 532 , to
press the brake caliper pistons completely back
and to position them.
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Wrap cloths around the left and right brake cali-
pers.
– [bleed only] The front wheel circuit should be
bled only.
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Draw off the old brake fluid from the wheel circuit
reservoir.
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Refill the front wheel circuit reservoir (1) with new
brake fluid.
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw of the left brake caliper, but do not switch
it on .
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Note:
If necessary, use a cable tie to secure the bleed
hose to the bleed screw.
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34 1 531
34 1 532