2003 R1150 GS iABS Brake Bleed Info
2019 07 16 Releasing this before I provide more info so I can share it with a FB group.
PDF link – most efficient and easiest to consume the information: http://users.rcn.com/dehager/service/service_abs3.pdf
Link directly to the Time of interest where removing brake fluid from front brakes starts: https://youtu.be/YLM25NYvlas?t=182
These two silent videos (one above and the one below) provided me the necessary information to do the job, but the rest of the links gave me confidence that this was right.
https://advrider.com/f/threads/flushing-bleeding-brakes-r1150gs-another-pictorial.455142/
Equipment Needed:
- DOT 4 Brake Fluid
- 6 & 8 mm wrench, offset best
- Funnel:
- https://www.beemerboneyard.com/abs3funnel.html
(I chose this one because I was making a BBY order!) - https://www.mcmaster.com/4005T5
- https://www.beemerboneyard.com/abs3funnel.html
Other useful links:
https://advrider.com/f/threads/help-with-2004-1150gs-servo-brake-issue.1226096/#post-32263584
NOTE: Low Battery Voltage Mentioned here: http://www.largiader.com/abs/absfault.html
Failing brakes due to worn rubber hose: https://advrider.com/f/threads/1150gs-brake-failure-stainless-steel-line-replacement.825120/
NOTE: Speed Bleeders mentioned here: http://users.rcn.com/dehager/service/service_abs3.pdf