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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: cobrakai on October 07, 2017, 11:17:29 PM

Title: S1000XR Brake Bleeding Question
Post by: cobrakai on October 07, 2017, 11:17:29 PM

Hi all,
I was performing the brake bleed procedure today on my S1000XR. First I bled the brakes normally by pumping the levers and releasing fluid. Then, I ran the brake bleed routine on the GS911 and during the 10 seconds it was running the first flush, it said to pull the lever 2-3 times for 2 seconds each - I assume to push some fluid through the ABS unit.

However I noticed when doing this that the lever was resisting movement and "kicking back" the same way it feels when ABS is kicking in. Is this normal? Should I pull the lever to the grip while this is happening? The rear brake was able to be pushed quite easily but some kick back vibration was also felt there.

I just don't want to damage anything is all. Thanks!

Title: Re: S1000XR Brake Bleeding Question
Post by: onesaintsfan on October 10, 2017, 03:41:53 AM

Just did the flush on my 08 GSA, and will be doing it on my S1R soon. My Lever did the same thing. Don't worry about it!

Title: Re: S1000XR Brake Bleeding Question
Post by: cobrakai on October 10, 2017, 04:17:07 AM

Thanks!
So how hard are you supposed to pull the front brake lever? Will it go to the bar, or just normal distance?