BMW — Bleeding/changing brake fluid in front control circuit

34 00 091 Changing/bleeding brake fluid in control circuit Change brake fluid in control circuit every 2 years (Inspection IV) d Warning: All repair and maintenance work on the BMW Integral ABS must be performed by trained, qualified specialists. Comply with all maintenance and repair instructions and always work through the various steps in the correct order. Use only new brake fluid from freshly opened con- tainers. R21000020 • Top up the brake fluid level to the “MAX” mark (arrow). 34 00 072 Bleeding/changing brake fluid brake fluid reservoir is horizontal and secure the handlebars in this position.

• Connect the brake bleeding device to bleed screw (1) of the front metering cylinder, but do not switch on . e Attention: Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de- stroys paint. d Warning: Do not use vacuum extraction to change the brake fluid in the control circuits or bleed the control cir- cuits. • Wrap cloths around the reservoir. • Remove front reservoir cap with rubber dia- phragm, draw off the old brake fluid and clean the reservoir. 00.48 in front control circuit d Warning: When performing maintenance and repair work on BMW Integral ABS, never pump quickly or vigorous- ly.

1 3 2 • Place the motorcycle on its side stand and turn the handlebars all the way to the left. • Repeatedly and slowly pull front brake lever light- ly to expel air from brake master cylinder. • Place the motorcycle on its main stand. • Remove fuel tank. • Turn the front wheel to a position in which the R28340110 R28340110