Removing And Installing Front Brake Caliper - BMW R 1200 C Repair Manual

Removing and installing front brake
caliper
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Drain fluid from brake system.
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Detach brake line (1).
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
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Unscrew the brake caliper.
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Force back the brake pads/pistons (arrows).
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Carefully remove the brake caliper.
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Caution:
Do not damage brake pads.
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Install by following the above work instructions in
the reverse order.
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Force back the brake pads/pistons.
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Fill/bleed the brake system.
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Caution:
Use new sealing rings (2).
Do not damage brake pads.
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Tightening torque:
Brake caliper at fork slider tube.................... 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 15 Nm
Bleed screw at brake caliper ......................... 7 Nm
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