BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual page 143

Force the brake pads 1 slightly
apart by rotational movement
of the brake caliper 2 against
brake disc 3.
ATTENTION
Brake pads pushed together
with brake caliper removed.
It is not possible to slip the brake
caliper over the brake disc.
Do not operate the brake lever
while a brake caliper has been
removed.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
Lift the front of the motorcycle
until the front wheel is clear of
the ground, preferably using
a BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Installing auxiliary stand at front
wheel ( 129).
Slacken axle clamping
screws 1.
Remove screw 1.
Slacken axle clamping
screws 2.
Press quick-release axle slightly
toward the inside, so as to be
better able to grip it on the
right-hand side.
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