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bobdcamp · Posted: Thu Feb 09, 2017 10:02 pm Post subject: ABS Brake bleed

I just brought a 97 K1100LT that has a leak on the rear hose, All
of the dot 4 has leaked out, The master on the bars is dry. I intend
to put braided brake lines on ALL the lines. Is there a link to tell me how
to bleed the system. I don't have the cash for the dealer right now.

Thanks BOB

Jim · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 12:54 am Post subject:

Bob - I know there are several threads here on the forum about bleeding brakes.

You can also look here: https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?56067-Bleeding-ABS-II-Brakes

http://stoptech.com/technical-support/technical-white-papers/bleeding-abs-brake-systems

http://www.ibmwr.org/r-tech/oilheads/brakes.shtml

If you just do a standard bleed - without the special box that activates the ABS unit, there will be some old brake fluid in there. Probably nothing to be concerned about.

The brakes will gravity bleed - just takes a little longer.

Please tell us more about your LT.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

bobdcamp · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 10:39 am Post subject: ABS Bleed

About my 97 K1100lt, it has 79,000 miles was sold new at Tour and Sport, Greenville,SC. Had the front wheel/tire replaced at 11,000 miles under warranty. also had the rear main seal replaced on BMW's nickel. AND THE FIRST OWNER WAS STATIONED AT PARRIS,IS USMC. The bike has every thing I never needed.It's the High line model with a graphite and maroon
paint job with matching bags.

Jim · Posted: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:40 pm Post subject:

Nice! Same as my K11. Canyon Red and Fjord Grey.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."