BMW F 800 ST Rider's Manual page 92

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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.
Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.
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.
Mounting rear wheel stands
( 96).
OE
with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
center stand.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 95).
Loosen axle clamping
screws 1.
Remove quick-release axle 2
while supporting wheel.