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R18 B Brake Fluid Flush Instructions?

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Hello,

Does anyone know the procedure to flush the brakes on our bikes? With no manual, I'm hoping someone with more experience than me knows if it's similar to a GS or another model?

Thanks in advance.
I do a lot of my own maintenance but for brake flushing I take it to the dealer. The modern abs systems can be tricky, to do it well you need tools like a mighty vac or speed bleeders… and brake fluid is caustic. It’s just like bleeding any brake system if you choose to do it but unlike a car the fluid is close to paint and brake fluid will take the paint right off a bike.
 
I saw that the GS-911 tool allows for the ABS pump to be actuated, in order to service the brake fluid; I typically let the dealership handle the brake fluid service, I agree... the brake fluid is way too close to painted parts...
 
I saw that the GS-911 tool allows for the ABS pump to be actuated, in order to service the brake fluid; I typically let the dealership handle the brake fluid service, I agree... the brake fluid is way too close to painted parts...
A Miti-Vac, little bit of plastic sheet and a towel is quite a bit cheaper than what the BMW dealers charge.
 
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