BMW AG Motorcycle (R 850 C, R 1200 C). Manual - part 4
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Additionally with [ABS]
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Connect the brake bleeding device to the bleed
screw on the pressure modulator for the rear
brake (arrow); this is marked HR.
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Open the bleed screw by half a turn.
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Caution:
During brake bleeding, make sure that the fluid re-
plenishing hole is always below the level of the brake
fluid, or else air will be drawn into the brake system.
If this occurs, repeat the bleeding operation.
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Draw off brake fluid until it emerges clear and
free from air bubbles.
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Close the bleed screw.
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If necessary, repeat the bleeding procedure.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
X
Tightening torque:
Bleed screw at pressure modulator................ 9 Nm
Checking clutch operating fluid
level
(Inspections I, II and III)
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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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Place the motorcycle on the auxiliary stand,
BMW No. 00 1 550.
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Turn the steering to the right.
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Caution:
With the clutch lining in new condition the surface of
the fluid (arrow) must be up to the lower edge of the
ring mark; it must not be below normal.
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Note:
As the clutch lining wears, the fluid level in the res-
ervoir rises.
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If necessary, take off reservoir cover with insert.
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Correct the fluid level. Mark in reservoir: as for
brake circuit.
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Re-attach the reservoir cover with insert.
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Tighten the reservoir cover without using force.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
C000190
CUB0100