Removing And Installing Front Brake Caliper - BMW R 1150 GS Repair Manual

Removing and installing front brake
caliper
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Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle as brake fluid de-
stroys paint.
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Drain the brake system.
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Disconnect brake line (1).
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Remove screws securing the brake caliper.
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Force back the brake pads and pistons (arrows).
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Caution:
Do not damage brake pads.
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Carefully remove the brake caliper.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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Force back the brake pads and pistons.
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Fill and bleed the brake system.
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Caution:
Replace the sealing rings (2) in the brake line.
Do not damage brake pads.
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Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to fork slider tube.................... 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 18 Nm
Bleed screw to brake caliper ....................... 14 Nm
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RS340021
RS340050