BMW R 1100 S EVO, Maintenance Manual

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[Integral ABS]
Filling the brake system
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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 at
the brake caliper.
If other devices are used, comply with their manu-
facturers ’ instructions.
Filling control circuits
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Important:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys
paint.
Filling the front control circuit
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Level the handlebar fitting as necessary.
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Important:
When adding brake fluid, do not allow it to enter the
holes for the reservoir lid screws.
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Top up the brake fluid level to the “ MAX ”
mark (arrow).
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Important:
During the filling and bleeding procedure, make sure
that the fluid replenishing hole is always below the
level of the brake fluid, otherwise air will be drawn
into the brake system.
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Draw off the brake fluid and simultaneously add
the new brake fluid in accordance with the se-
quence, using the ring spanner,
BMW No. 34 2 532 .
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Front dosing cylinder (1),
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front integral circuit (2),
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front control circuit (3) and
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again, front dosing cylinder (1).
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Close expansion tank with rubber diaphragm
and reservoir cap.
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Place the motorcycle carefully on its side stand
and turn the handlebars fullly to the left.
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Repeatedly pull front brake lever lightly to expel
air from brake master cylinder.
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Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
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Important:
On account of the vacuum extraction process, it is
not possible to tell whether there is brake fluid in the
hose of the brake bleeding device when it is free of
bubbles.
It is therefore necessary to bleed the hose by hand
in the specified sequence and in accordance
with the rules for bleeding.
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