BMW R 1100 S EVO, Maintenance Manual

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34.23
Filling rear wheel circuit
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Open rear wheel circuit reservoir (1).
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Remove rear brake pads.
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Use the adapter,
BMW No. 34 1 536
, instead of
the external brake pad.
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With the handle outwards, use the reset
device, BMW No. 34 1 531 , on the rear brake
caliper to press back the pistons completely and
to position them.
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Important:
To prevent brake fluid from entering the connector,
do not release the ABS pressure modulator plug
connections.
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Refill the rear wheel circuit reservoir (1) with new
brake fluid.
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Wrap a cloth around the brake caliper.
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw, but do not switch it on .
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Switch on the ignition.
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Note:
After switching on the ignition, always wait for the
BMW Integral ABS to complete its self-diagnosis.
Do not operate the brake lever until self-diagnosis
has completed.
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Important:
The piston in the base of the wheel circuit reservoir
must always be covered by the fluid, as otherwise air
can be drawn into the brake system.
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Gently press the footbrake until the pump just
starts up.
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Open the bleed screw, while topping up the
wheel circuit reservoir (1) with new brake fluid.
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Pump out the brake fluid under virtually no pres-
sure to begin with, then vary the brake pressure.
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Pump off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Close the bleed screw.
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Release the brake and switch off the ignition.
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Disconnect the brake bleeding device from the
bleed screw.
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Important:
After changing and/or bleeding the brakes, always
top up the fluid in the wheel circuit reservoir to the
correct level in accordance with the instructions.
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1
R28000170
34 1 536
34 1 531
MAX
MIN
R28340090