Removing And Refitting Front Brake Caliper - BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual

Removing and refitting front
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brake caliper
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Attention:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted motorcycle parts as brake fluid destroys
paint.
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Drain the brake system.
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[Integral ABS] Draining front wheel circuit
( 34.15).
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Suds
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Disconnect brake line (1).
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Remove screws securing the brake caliper.
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Press the brake pads/pistons back against the
brake disc (arrow) by pressing the brake caliper.
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Attention:
Do not damage brake pads.
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Carefully remove the brake caliper.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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Attention:
Replace the sealing rings (2) in the brake line.
Do not damage the brake pads when installing.
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Fill and bleed the brake system.
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[Integral ABS] Bleeding/filling the front wheel
circuit ( 34.21).
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34.4
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S340200
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Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to fork slider ........................... 30 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 18 Nm
Brake caliper bleed screw ............................. 9 Nm