BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

34.12
35 21 Removing and installing foot-
brake lever
•
Release and remove stud (1).
•
Remove screw (2) of footbrake lever with nut (3).
•
Remove footbrake lever with torsion spring (4).
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
•
Lubricate pivot bushing with Shell Retinax A.
e Attention:
Check and, if necessary, adjust the blow-by clear-
ance of the piston rod and the setting of the brake-
light switch (a 34.13).
X Tightening torque:
Footbrake lever to footrest plate
(clean thread + Loctite 2701)........................ 21 Nm
34 31
Removing and installing rear
brake master cylinder
•
Remove right side panel.
e Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
•
Integral ABS Drain rear control circuit
(
a 34.19).
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Disconnect brake line (5) and hose (6).
•
Release and remove stud (1).
•
Remove brake master cylinder.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
•
Tighten non-reusable hose clip (7) with pliers,
BMW No. 13 1 500.
•
Integral ABS Fill and bleed rear control circuit
(
a 34.22).
e Attention:
Bleed the brake system carefully.
Check and, if necessary, adjust the blow-by clear-
ance of the piston rod and the setting of the brake-
light switch (a 34.13).
X Tightening torque:
Master brake cylinder to footrest.................... 9 Nm
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BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
ABS	Optional
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight	259 kg
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 in)