34.15
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.
•
Detach the brake line and hose.
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Slacken off the pin at the linkage.
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Detach brake master cylinder.
•
Install by following the above work instructions in
the reverse order.
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Attach non-reusable hose clip 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
clearance of piston rod
•
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 (0.008 in)
•
Release locknut (1).
•
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.
•
Tighten locknut/check clearance again.
Removing and installing brake pedal
•
Lubricate pivot bushing with Shell Retinax A.
e Caution:
Check/adjust piston rod relief clearance.
See removal and installation of brake master cylin-
der.
The brake light must come on as soon as the rear
brake begins to take effect.
X Tightening torque:
Brake pedal to footrest plate
(thread free from grease) .............................. 37 Nm
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