34.36
Rear brake
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Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle - brake fluid de-
stroys paint!
Drawing off brake fluid/forcing back brake pis-
tons
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Attention:
Avoid damaging or scratching the brake caliper; if
necessary mask off the brake caliper!
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Firmly press the brake caliper against the brake
disc in order to force back the brake pads and
pistons
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Note:
If the brake pads/pistons cannot be forced back in
this way, this could indicate a defect in the brake
system!
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the brake caliper
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Draw off brake fluid from the rear brakes
When installing:
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure
– Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass
– Bleed the rear brake circuit
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Check the operation of the brake system
34 00 035 Bleeding rear brake circuit
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Attention:
On vehicles with
ABS
the brake system service op-
erations described in the repair manual must be
supplemented by bleeding using
BMW
MoDiTeC/DIS plus with ABS control unit
toolbox.
There is a danger that residual air will remain in the
ABS system's control circuits if the
BMW
MoDiTeC/DIS plus is not used.
– Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass
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Attention:
When bleeding the brake system pull the brake lever
repeatedly - danger that residual air will remain in
the brake system!
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the brake caliper
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[ABS]
Bleeding vehicle with
BMW
MoDiTeC/DIS plus
•
Open the bleed screw by half a turn
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Attention:
Brake fluid level must not drop below the MIN mark
during this bleeding process, otherwise air will be
drawn into the brake system. Bleed the system
again if this happens!
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles
•
Tighten the bleed screw
•
Check the operation of the brake system
Fluids and lubricants:
Brake fluid.....................................................DOT 4
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Torque specification:
Bleed screw ................................................. 14 Nm
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