Removing And Installing Front Brake Caliper - BMW K 1100 LT/RS Repair Manual

Removing and installing front brake
caliper
•
Mask off brake caliper at top of wheel side with
tape (rim guard).
•
Release brake caliper mounting (1) and alterna
tely press brake caliper against the brake disc
and pull back (arrow) in order to press back the
pistons.
•
Carefully remove brake caliper from brake disc.
e
Caution:
Brake pads must not be damaged.
1
•
Release brake line at brake caliper and close off.
e
Caution:
Ensure brake fluid does not come in contact with
painted vehicle parts; brake fluid destroys the paint
work.
•
Install in the reverse order of removal.
L
Note:
Renew sealing rings.
X
Tightening torques:
Brake caliper to slider tube .......................... 40 Nm
Brake line to brake caliper............................ 18 Nm
Bleed screw ................................................. 14 Nm
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