BMW R 1100 RT User Manual

34.25
Removing and installing rear brake
master cylinder
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Drain fluid from brake system.
e Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
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[RS/GS/R] Detach brake line (1) and hose (2).
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[RS/GS/R] Release pin (3).
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[RS/GS/R] Detach brake master cylinder (4).
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[RT] Remove right side sections of fairing.
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[RT] Detach brake line (1).
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[RT] Release pin (3).
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[RT] Detach brake master cylinder (4).
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[RT] Remove brake fluid reservoir with hose (2)
and master cylinder.
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[RT] Detach hose (2) from master cylinder.
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Install in the reverse order of work.
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Tighten non-reusable hose clip (2) with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
e Caution:
Bleed the brake system carefully.
Check/adjust piston rod snifting-action play.
X Tightening torque:
Master cylinder to footrest plate..................... 9 Nm
Checking and adjusting relief clear-
ance of piston rod
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Insert a feeler gauge of the correct thickness be-
tween the adjusting screw/brake lever and the
stop (arrow).
Feeler gauge thickness:........ 0.2 mm (0.00787 in)
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Release locknut (1).
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Insert piston rod (2), turning to right until clear-
ance is present.
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Turn the piston rod carefully to the left to with-
draw it again until no clearance is present; lock it
in this position.
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Tighten locknut/check clearance again.
2
3
4
1
RS
RS340190
GS
1
2
GS340200

BMW R 1100 RT Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	R 1100 RT
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English