BMW F 800 GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 94

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Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
z
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake rotor on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 1 of brake
calipers on left and right.
Push brake pads 1 slightly
apart by turning the brake
caliper 2 back and forth against
the brake rotor 3.
Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back to remove them from the
brake rotors.
Place the motorcycle on an
auxiliary stand, preferably a
BMW Motorrad rear-wheel
stand. The rear-wheel stand
and its accessories are avail-
able through your authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
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with center stand
Place motorcycle on the center
stand, ensuring that it is rest-
ing on a firm and level support
surface.
Raise front of motorcy-
cle, preferably using a
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand, continuing until the
wheel rotates freely.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 99).