Removing And Installing Front Brake Caliper - BMW R 1100 RT 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 calipe.
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Caution:
[RS/R/RT] Do not scratch the wheel rim; if neces-
sary, mask off the brake caliper with tape.
Do not damage brake pads.
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Install in the reverse order of work.
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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 to slider tube .......................... 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 15 Nm
Bleed screw at brake caliper ......................... 7 Nm
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