Removing And Installing Front Brake Line; Removing Lower Brake Line; Removing Upper Brake Line - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

Removing and installing front brake
line

Removing upper brake line

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Drain brake system.
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Remove fuel tank.
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Release brake line (1) at handbrake cylinder.
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Remove cover for brake distributor on mud-
guard.
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Release brake line at the distributor.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Note:
Secure brake line to handbrake cylinder such that it
does not chafe or kink when the handlebar is turned.
Replace sealing rings of brake lines.
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Caution:
Ensure brake fluid does not come in contact with
painted parts of the vehicle; brake fluid destroys the
paintwork.
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Removing lower brake line

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Remove rear section of mudguard.
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Release brake line at distributor and at the brake
caliper.
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Install in the reverse order of removal.
L
Note:
Replace sealing rings of the brake lines.
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Carefully bleed brake system.
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Tightening torques:
Brake line to handbrake cylinder .................. 18 Nm
Brake line to distributor ................................ 18 Nm
Brake line to brake caliper............................ 18 Nm
Bleed screw ................................................. 14 Nm
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