Replacing Brake Pads; Front Brake - BMW C1 200 Repair Manual

Replacing brake pads

Front brake

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Attention:
Never separate the two sections of the brake cali-
per!
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Firmly press the brake caliper against the brake
disc in order to force back the brake pads and
pistons
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Note:
If the brake pads/pistons cannot be forced back in
this way, this can indicate a defect in the brake sys-
tem!
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Remove the cotter pin (2) from the dowel pin (1)
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Remove dowel pin (1) with drift punch or pliers,
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Remove the brake pads.
When installing:
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While installation is basically a reversal of the re-
moval process, careful attention should be di-
rected toward the following:
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Attention:
Do not damage the brake pads when installing!
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Checking operation of the brake system
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Attention:
The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir must be at
the "MAX" mark after the brake pads have been
changed. It is not possible to determine whether the
fluid is at the specified maximum level using the
sight glass. For details on the correct procedure see
Checking fluid level in the open brake fluid reser-
voir!
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