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

Removing and installing rear brake
caliper
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Drain fluid from brake system.
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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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Detach the brake line from the brake caliper.
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Unscrew the brake caliper.
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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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To bleed, release the brake caliper and position
it with the bleed nipple at the highest point.
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Caution:
Renew sealing rings for brake line.
Do not damage brake pads.
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Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to rear wheel drive .................. 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 15 Nm
Bleed screw at brake caliper .......................... 4 Nm
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