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Draining rear wheel circuit
e Attention:
Integral brakes, the rear brake must be ready for
use.
– Install front brake pads, if applicable.
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Open rear wheel-circuit reservoir (1).
e Attention:
To prevent brake fluid entering plugs, do not discon-
nect plugs from the ABS pressure modulator.
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Draw off the old brake fluid from the wheel-circuit
reservoir and reinstall the cap.
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Remove rear brake pads.
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Install adapter, BMW No. 34 1 536, instead of
the outboard brake pad.
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Install resetting tool, BMW No. 34 1 531, with
the handle toward the outside in the rear brake
caliper, press the pistons fully back and secure
them in this position.
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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 on the device.
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Switch on the ignition.
L 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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Gently press the footbrake lever until the pump
just starts up.
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Open the bleed screw.
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Drain the wheel circuit with the pump.
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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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