BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

34.7
34 21 Removing and installing rear
brake caliper
e Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
•
Integral ABS Drain rear wheel circuit (a 34.18).
•
Disconnect brake line (1) from brake caliper.
•
Remove the brake caliper.
e Attention:
Replace the sealing rings (2) in the brake line.
Do not damage the brake pads.
•
Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure.
L Note:
To bleed, position the brake caliper with the bleed
nipple at the highest point.
•
Integral ABS Fill and bleed rear wheel circuit
(
a 34.27).
X Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to rear wheel drive .................. 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 18 Nm
Bleed screw to brake caliper.......................... 5 Nm
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BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
ABS	Optional
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight	259 kg
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 in)