BMW Motorcycle (R1100RT, R1100RS, R850/1100GS, R850/1100R). Manual - part 37

 

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BMW Motorcycle (R1100RT, R1100RS, R850/1100GS, R850/1100R). Manual - part 37

 

 

33.25

Installing rear swinging arm

Slide swinging arm over drive shaft as far as pos-
sible until rubber gaiter connects on housing 
neck.

Screw in fixed bearing journal (3) with Loctite.

Apply Loctite to the entire length of the thread 
on free bearing pin (2) and screw it in.

Tighten fixed bearing journal.

X

 Tightening torque:

Fixed bearing journal
(thread cleaned + Loctite 2701) ................. 150 Nm

e

 Caution:

When threaded connections are made using Loctite 
2701, the final tightening torque must be applied 
without delay. 
The Loctite has a hardening time of at least 3 hours.

L

 Note:

Use acetone-based cleaning agents, e.g.
Loctite Rapid Cleanser 706
Loctite Order No. 70636-AC

Tighten free bearing journal.

X

 Tightening torque:

Free bearing journal 
(Thread cleaned + Loctite 2701 applied to entire 
length of thread on free bearing journal)

...................................................................... 7 Nm

Locknut...................................................... 105 Nm

[RT] Attach gear shift linkage to left footrest 
plate.

[RT] Install left and right footrest plates.

[RT] Attach brake master cylinder to right foot-
rest plate.

Secure suspension strut (1).

X

 Tightening torque:

Suspension strut to swinging arm
[RS] (8.8 screw) ........................................... 43 Nm 
[RS] (10.9 screw) ......................................... 50 Nm 
[GS/R/RT] (10.9 screw) ............................... 50 Nm 

1

2

3

v

v

2701

2701

RS330030

33.26

Removing and installing 
suspension strut

Remove dualseat.

[RT] Remove small left/right side sections of 
fairing.

Remove rear wheel.

[GS] Unscrew hydraulic spring adjuster using 
6 mm Allen key, BMW No. 31 5 600.

Remove/install suspension strut.

X

 Tightening torque:

Suspension strut on swinging arm/rear frame
[RS] (8.8 screw) ........................................... 43 Nm 
[RS] (10.9 screw) ......................................... 50 Nm 
[GS/R/RT] (10.9 screw)................................ 50 Nm 
Hydraulic spring adjuster 
at footrest plate  ........................................... 22 Nm

RS

RS330050

GS/RT

GS330440

34.1

Contents

Page

34

Technical Data

............................................................................................................................... 3

Removing and installing front brake caliper 

.................................................................7

Dismantling and assembling front brake caliper 

........................................................8

Dismantling front brake caliper 

.................................................................................................8

Assembling front brake caliper 

.................................................................................................8

Removing and installing rear brake caliper 

...................................................................9

[RS] Dismantling and assembling rear brake caliper 

.............................................10

Dismantling rear brake caliper 

................................................................................................10

Assembling rear brake caliper 

................................................................................................11

[GS/R/RT] Dismantling and re-assembling rear brake caliper 

.........................12

Dismantling rear brake caliper 

................................................................................................12

Assembling rear brake caliper 

................................................................................................12

Removing and installing front brake disc 

.....................................................................13

[RS] Removing and installing rear brake disc (attached to rear wheel 
drive) 

..................................................................................................................................................14

[GS/R] Removing and installing rear brake disc (attached to rear wheel 
hub) 

....................................................................................................................................................14

[RT/R] Removing and installing rear brake disc (attached to rear wheel 
drive) 

..................................................................................................................................................15

[RS] Removing and installing front ABS sensor 

........................................................16

[GS/R] Removing and installing front ABS sensor 

...................................................17

[RT] Removing and installing front ABS sensor 

........................................................18

[ABS] Adjusting front sensor gap 

......................................................................................19

Marking sensor wheel 

.................................................................................................................19

Checking and adjusting sensor gap 

....................................................................................19

[RS] Removing and installing rear ABS sensor 

.........................................................20

[GS/R/RT] Removing and installing rear ABS sensor 

............................................21

34 Brakes

34.2

Contents

Page

[RS] Adjusting rear ABS sensor gap 

................................................................................22

Marking sensor wheel 

.................................................................................................................22

Checking and adjusting sensor gap 

....................................................................................22

[GS/R/RT] Adjusting rear ABS sensor gap 

...................................................................23

Marking sensor wheel 

.................................................................................................................23

Checking and adjusting sensor gap 

....................................................................................23

Removing, installing, dismantling and assembling front brake master 
cylinder 

.............................................................................................................................................24

Adjusting specification for handbrake lever  .......................................................................................24

Removing and installing rear brake master cylinder 

..............................................25

Checking and adjusting relief clear-ance of piston rod 

...............................................25

Removing and installing brake pedal 

..............................................................................26

Removing and installing ABS unit 

.....................................................................................27

Removing the ABS unit 

..............................................................................................................28

Installing the ABS unit 

................................................................................................................28

Removing and installing ABS relay and relay base 

.................................................29

Removing ABS relay 

....................................................................................................................29

Installing the ABS relay 

..............................................................................................................29

Removing ABS relay base 

........................................................................................................30

Installing the ABS relay base 

...................................................................................................30

Removing and installing brake line (with ABS) 

..........................................................32

Removing and installing front ABS brake line 

..................................................................32

Removing and installing rear ABS brake line 

.............................................................33

34.3

34

Technical Data

R 1100 RS

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Minimum lining thickness

mm (in)

1.5 (0.059)

Front wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in)

305 (12.0079)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in)

5

± 0.1

 (0.1969

± 0.003937

)

Minimum thickness

mm (in)

4.5 (0.1772)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

100 (15,5)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in)

32/34 (1.2598/1.3386)

Piston diameter in handlebar lever cylinder

mm (in)

20 (0.787)

Sensor gap, front

mm (in)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Sintered metal

Rear wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in)

285 (11.22)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in)

5.0 (0.1969)

Minimum thickness

mm (in)

4.6 (0.1811)

Permissible lateral runout

mm (in)

0.20 (0.00787)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

41.5 (6.4325)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in)

38 (1.496)

Piston dia. in foot brake cylinder

mm (in)

12 (0.4724)

Sensor gap, rear

mm (in)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

34.4

Technical Data

R 1100 RT

Brake fluid

DOT 4

Minimum lining thickness

mm (in)

Wear indicator

Front wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in)

305 (12.0079)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in)

5

± 0.1

 (0.1969

± 0.003937

)

Minimum thickness

mm (in)

4.5 (0.1772)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

100 (15,5)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in)

32/34 (1.2598/1.3386)

Piston diameter in handlebar lever cylinder

mm (in)

20 (0.787)

Sensor gap, front

mm (in)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

Rear wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in)

276 (10.866)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in)

5.0 (0.1969)

Minimum thickness

mm (in)

4.5 (0.177)

Permissible lateral runout

mm (in)

0.15 (0.0059)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

34 (5.27)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in)

26 (1.0236)
with insulating piston

Piston dia. in foot brake cylinder

mm (in)

12 (0.4724)

Sensor gap, rear

mm (in)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

34.5

Technical Data

R 850 GS

R 1100 GS

Brake fluid

DOT 4

DOT 4

Minimum lining thickness

mm (in) Wear indicator

Wear indicator

Front wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in) 305 (12.0079)

305 (12.0079)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in) 5

± 0.1

 (0.1969

± 0.003937

) 5

± 0.1

 (0.1969

± 0.003937

)

Minimum thickness

mm (in) 4.5 (0.1772)

4.5 (0.1772)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

100 (15,5)

100 (15,5)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in) 32/34 (1.2598/1.3386)

32/34 (1.2598/1.3386)

Piston diameter in handlebar lever cylinder

mm (in) 20 (0.787)

20 (0.787)

Sensor gap, front

mm (in) 0.45...0.55 

(0.0177...0.02165)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

Semi-metallic

Rear wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in) 276 (10.866)

276 (10.866)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in) 5.0 (0.1969)

5.0 (0.1969)

Minimum thickness

mm (in) 4.5 (0.177)

4.5 (0.177)

Permissible lateral runout

mm (in) 0.15 (0.0059)

0.15 (0.0059)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

34 (5.27)

34 (5.27)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in) 26/28 (1.0236/1.10236) 26/28 (1.0236/1.10236)

Piston dia. in foot brake cylinder

mm (in) 13 (0.512)

13 (0.512)

Sensor gap, rear

mm (in) 0.45...0.55 

(0.0177...0.02165)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

Semi-metallic

34.6

Technical Data

R 850 R

R 1100 R

Brake fluid

DOT 4

DOT 4

Minimum lining thickness

mm (in) Wear indicator

Wear indicator

Front wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in) 305 (12.0079)

305 (12.0079)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in) 5

± 0.1

 (0.1969

± 0.003937

) 5

± 0.1

 (0.1969

± 0.003937

)

Minimum thickness

mm (in) 4.5 (0.1772)

4.5 (0.1772)

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

100 (15,5)

100 (15,5)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in) 32/34 (1.2598/1.3386)

32/34 (1.2598/1.3386)

Piston diameter in handlebar lever cylinder

mm (in) 20 (0.787)

20 (0.787)

Sensor gap, front

mm (in) 0.45...0.55 

(0.0177...0.02165)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

Semi-metallic

Rear wheel

Brake disc dia.

mm (in) 276 (10.866)

276 (10.866)

Brake disc thickness

mm (in) 5.0 (0.1969)

5.0 (0.1969)

Minimum thickness

mm (in) 4.6 (0.1811)

4.5 (0.177)

Permissible lateral runout

mm (in) 0.15 (0.0059) 

Spoked wheel

0.15 (0.0059) 
Spoked wheel

mm (in) 0.15 (0.0059) 

Cast wheel

0.15 (0.0059) 
Cast wheel

Brake pad surface area

cm

2

(sq.in)

34 (5.27)

34 (5.27)

Piston dia. in brake caliper

mm (in) 26/28 (1.0236/1.10236)

with insulating piston

26/28 (1.0236/1.10236)
with insulating piston

Piston dia. in foot brake cylinder

mm (in) 12 (0.4724)

12 (0.4724)

Sensor gap, rear

mm (in) 0.45...0.55 

(0.0177...0.02165)

0.45...0.55 
(0.0177...0.02165)

Brake pad

Semi-metallic

Semi-metallic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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