34.34
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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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[ABS] Removing fuel tank.
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[RS] Removing front section of front mudguard.
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[GS] Removing front mudguard.
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Remove brake lines.
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Install in the reverse order of work.
e Caution:
Renew sealing rings for brake line.
Attach brake line to master cylinder so that it cannot
become kinked or abraded when the handlebar is
turned.
[RS/adjustable handlebar] In its center position,
the brake hose fitting must have adequate clearance
at the center section of the handlebar
(app. 5...10 mm (0.11969...0.3937in)).
If necessary, unfasten the wiring harness.
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Fill/bleed the brake system.
X Tightening torque:
Brake line to fitting ....................................... 15 Nm
Brake line to front/rear brake caliper ............ 15 Nm
Brake line at fluid distributor......................... 15 Nm
Flow distributor to slider tube bridge
[RS/GS] ........................................................ 9 Nm
Flow distributor to holder/slider tube
[R/RT]............................................................ 9 Nm
Bleed screws ................................................. 7 Nm
Bleed screw on rear brake caliper
[GS/R/RT] ..................................................... 4 Nm
[ABS] Bleed screw at ABS unit ...................... 9 Nm
[ABS] Distributor block to frame..................... 9 Nm
[ABS] Brake line at ABS unit ........................ 15 Nm