Bmw K1200s Brake Fluid Change

BMW K1200Fékfolyadék csere!BMW K1200 Brake Fluid changeRóbert Molnár. anybody knows the steps to follow for replacing the brake fluid on 2008 k? on previious models with servo assisted brakes it was a very complicated procedure requiring a special suction pump. K1200 Brake Bleed Procedure bleed brakes brake fluid change Jump to Latest 2.6K views 7 replies 2 participants last post by drivin-miss-daisy Jul 22, 2022.

4. This and the next steps describe how to replace the back brake hose without completely draining the back brake circuit. The back wheel was freed and the brake caliper bolts removed.

The old brake hose was detached from the caliper and its distal end was immediately plugged with the distal stopper from the new brake hose (see pic #1). My approach to bleeding brake and clutch on my 2000: I removed the "grub screw" assembly from the front right brake caliper and clutch bleed hose. Replaced all bleeders with Speed Bleeders which makes the job easier.

BMW service manual tells you to loosen the throttle and clutch handgrip perches to enable leveling of the resevoirs. The IABS K1200RS has a special reservoir which provides fluid for both the wheel circuit and the control circuit. This is unique to the K models.

The picture in the manual may be of an earlier bike. I would not add fluid. If the fluid is at the bottom of the reservoir, check the condition of the pads.

If you have plenty of pad material and the fluid is low, you might have a leak. At the very. I recently flushed my brake fluid for the first time on my bike.

I had been ignoring the dealer advice to flush it every two years for $350 plus. Finally dealer said that he was pretty sure that when they flushed it that I would need to change the servo motor at a cost of 1800 parts plus labor. BMW K1200LT DIY Late Model ABS Brake Flush (2005-2009) illinoisBMWriders 25.9K subscribers Subscribed.

FLYINGKIWI is correct about the fact that BMW has reduced the maintenance schedule requirements for IABS (integral ABS) bikes that have the servo-pump (2001-2006). In 2006, BMW came out with Service-Bulletin "# 34 002 06 (019)" that allows extended brake fluid renewal intervals. Motorcycle shop any one, DOT 4 brake fluid.

The clutch fluid is mineral oil NOT brake fluid. Do a search on this forum for info on subs. Be sure to do the piston cleaning and push back to get as much of the old fluid out as possible.

There are instructions for that on his forum also. In general there is no need to change the clutch fluid. If you do, push it up from the bottom at the clutch.