Disassembling And Assembling Front Brake Caliper; Disassembling Front Brake Caliper; Assembling Front Brake Caliper - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Disassembling and assembling front
brake caliper
e
Caution:
Do not separate the brake caliper halves.

Disassembling front brake caliper

•
Remove the brake caliper.
•
Remove keeper from retaining pin (1).
•
Drive out the retaining pin (1) from the wheel side.
•
Pull the brake pads down to remove.
•
Close the bleed screw.
X
Tightening torque:
Bleed screw in brake caliper ........................ 14 Nm
•
Hold a cloth over the brake caliper.
•
Carefully press out brake pistons (2), using a
compressed air gun at the brake line connection.
e
Caution:
Do not insert your fingers between the pistons; risk
of injury.
•
Remove the two sealing rings (3,4) from the left
and right brake cylinder bores.
•
Examine the brake caliper pistons for damage.
34.6
2
3
4
1

Assembling front brake caliper

•
Coat new sealing rings (3,4) with brake fluid and
install.
•
Coat brake caliper pistons (2) with brake fluid
and insert.
e
Caution:
Keep the brake pistons parallel with their bores
when installing.
•
Using piston compressor (5),
BMW No. 34 1 500, if necessary press the pis-
tons fully back.
•
Install the brake pads.
34 1 500
5
RS340070