BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual page 104

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Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads be-
ing pressed together to the
extent that they cannot be
z
slipped back over the brake
disc on reassembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 2
of the left and right brake
calipers.
Force the brake pads
slightly apart by rocking
brake calipers 3 back
and forth A against brake
discs 4.
Mask off the parts of the
wheel rim that could be
scratched in the process of
removing the brake calipers.
Carefully pull the brake cal-
ipers back and out until
clear of the brake discs.
When removing the left
brake caliper, take care not
to damage the ABS sensor
cable.
When removing the right
brake caliper, take care not
to alter the routing of the
sensor cable of the brake-
pad wear detector.
Raise the front of the mo-
torcycle until the front wheel
can rotate freely. BMW Mo-
torrad recommends the
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand for lifting the motor-
cycle.
Fitting the front wheel stand
( 108)
Remove right-hand axle
clamping screw 5.