BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual page 124

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Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
z
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 2 of brake
calipers on left and right.
Push brake pads 3 apart
slightly by rocking the brake
caliper 4 back and forth against
the brake disk 5.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back and out until clear of
brake disks.
Place motorcycle on an auxil-
iary stand; BMW Motorrad rec-
ommends BMW Motorrad rear
wheel stand.
Installing the auxiliary stand on
the rear wheel ( 129).
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Installing the auxiliary stand on
the front wheel ( 128).
The left axle clamping
screw fixes the threaded
bush in place in the front
suspension.
To ensure the proper alignment
of the threaded bush, do not
loosen or remove the left axle
clamping screw.
Unscrew right-hand axle clamp-
ing screws 1.