ABS brake bleeding - the easy way

[JayTee]

Hi all R enthusiasts,

Last weekend I changed the brake fluid of my '02 R1150R ABS using method described here: http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/s ... art/1/vc/1

Bleeding the (wheel circuit of) servo-assisted ABS brakes is actually easier than bleeding a normal brake system! I have read several complicated procedures how to do it and what special tools are needed, but this sounded so simple and clever that I simply had to try it and it really works.

The control circuits are then another story, and you must be very careful when pumping the front brake lever or you'll have brake fluid all over your garage. Just ask me how I know...

- JayTee

[JDD]

I followed the link listed but it gave me an error. Can you supply another link?
Thanks,
JDD

[jfslater98]

There's this (wheel circuit):

http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/u ... umber=9225

and this (control circuit):

http://bmwsporttouring.com/ubbthreads/u ... mber=10156

I used this guide to complete the ABS bleed recently. I like its more procedural style. (read: broken down into easily gummed morsels for a nimrod like myself)

Be very careful when wrenching the bleed nipples on the servo unit. I watched the one closest to the Motronic practically melt before my eyes.

http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/me ... directlink

[JDD]

Hi,
I have seen and read the great procedures that are listed to bleed the ABS linked brakes. (R1150RT-2002) I would not be able to be doing this without them. (thanks, all) I am trying a new method of the tools involved and if it works, I will post with pictures the procedure that will be a very cost effective way to bleed the brakes. Stay tuned.
JDD

R1150RT-2002
R1200C-1998

[iowabeakster]

The original post of this thread is very old. The link is a dead end.

If I remember correctly... the link gave the instruction to attach a small hose (from a container of fresh brake fluid) to the nipple on the reservoir caps (air vents).

I did it this way the last time. It worked great. Easy, clean, and no filler devices need to be made or bought. I attached a small bottle to the side of the ABS unit (holding my fresh brake fluid) using a heavy duty rubber band. Then I attached about 10 inches of clear tubing from the nipple on the reservoir cap to the bottle of fresh brake fluid. Each wheel circuit takes about 5 seconds, after drawing off the old fluid in the ABS unit.

I wish I had a working camera...I would have taken pictures.