BMW R 1200GS 2016 Rider's Manual page 145

when pressing the brake pads
apart
Do not actuate the brakes with
the brake caliper removed.
Remove securing screws 4 of
left and right brake calipers.
Push brake pads 1 slightly
apart by turning the brake
caliper 2 back and forth against
the brake rotor 3.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back and outward to remove
them from brake rotors.
Raise front of motorcy-
cle, preferably using a
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand, continuing until the
wheel rotates freely.
Mount front wheel stand
( 131).
Remove right-hand axle clamp-
ing screw 1.
Remove the screw 1.
Remove left axle clamping
screw 2.
Slightly press the quick-release
axle inward for a better grip on
the right side.
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