BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual page 115

Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disk on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 2 of
left and right brake calipers.
Push brake pads in brake
caliper 3 apart slightly by
rocking back and forth A in
relation to brake disks 4.
Mask off area of wheel rim that
could be scratched in process
of removing brake calipers.
Carefully pull brake calipers
back and out until clear of
brake disks.
When pulling off left brake
caliper, make sure that ABS
sensor cable is not damaged.
When pulling off right brake
caliper, make sure that sensor
cable of brake-pad wear detec-
tor is not changed.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Mounting front wheel stand
( 119)
Remove right-hand axle clamp-
ing screw 5.
The left axle clamping
screw fixes the threaded
bush in place in the front
suspension. A poorly aligned
threaded bush results in incorrect
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