BMW F 800 R 2013 Rider's Manual page 91

Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove screws 2 of the brake
calipers on left and right.
Force the brake pads 3 slightly
apart by rocking brake caliper 4
back and forth against brake
disc 5.
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake callipers.
Carefully pull the brake callipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.
OA
with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre 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.
Install the front-wheel stand
( 94).
Slacken axle clamping
screws 1.
Remove quick-release axle 2,
while supporting the wheel.
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