BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual
00.15
Checking brake fluid level and cor-
recting if necessary
recting if necessary
Inspections I, II, III
Checking brake fluid level
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Note:
When checking front brake fluid level, the cover of
the brake fluid reservoir must always be horizontal
(see SI 00 027 95 (716)).
the brake fluid reservoir must always be horizontal
(see SI 00 027 95 (716)).
Adding brake fluid
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Take off the reservoir cover together with the
diaphragm
diaphragm
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Note:
When adding brake fluid, note the remaining brake
pad thickness. If the brake pads are new, add fluid
up to the MAX mark.
pad thickness. If the brake pads are new, add fluid
up to the MAX mark.
•
Add brake fluid.
•
Replace the diaphragm and reservoir cover in
position.
position.
•
Tighten the retaining screws without using undue
force.
force.
Brake fluid grade:
Use only brake fluid in quality category DOT 4 (e.g.
ATE “SL” brake fluid).
Use only brake fluid in quality category DOT 4 (e.g.
ATE “SL” brake fluid).
Checking brake system
Inspection III
•
Check all brake lines for damage and ensure
they are fitted in the correct position.
they are fitted in the correct position.
•
Wipe clean all screw connections of the brake
lines.
lines.
•
Operate brake with force and hold for a short
space of time at this point. Then inspect brake
lines for any leakage points.
space of time at this point. Then inspect brake
lines for any leakage points.
Checking ABS sensor spacing and
adjusting if necessary
adjusting if necessary
Inspections I, II, III
Front sensor
•
Check sensor spacing with feeler gauge.
Sensor spacing ............................. 0.50 ... 0.55 mm
................................................ (0.0197...0.0217 in)
•
To adjust, release sensor (1) and set spacing
with spacer plates (shims) (2).
with spacer plates (shims) (2).
Rear sensor
•
Check sensor spacing with feeler gauge.
Sensor spacing ............................. 0.60 ... 0.65 mm
................................................ (0.0236...0.0256 in)
•
To adjust, release sensor (1) and set spacing
with spacer plates (shims) (2).
with spacer plates (shims) (2).
LT000310
Max.
Min.
Max.
Min.
LT000130
2
1
LT000140
2
1