BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 22)

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Checking brake pads, brake discs
for wear and renewing if necessary
Inspection II, III
Front wheel brake
• Remove rear section of mudguard.
• Remove brake caliper.
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Note:
It is not necessary to release the brake line at the
brake caliper if only the brake pads are to be changed.
• Drive out retaining pin (1).
• Remove brake pads by pulling in downward
direction.
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Caution:
The brake pad thickness (arrows) must not drop be-
low the minimum specified value.
Change pads only as complete sets.
Min. pad thickness on carrier plate....1.5 mm (0.06 in)
• Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Note:
Before installing the brake caliper, completely press
back pistons with resetting tool (1),
BMW No. 34 1 500.
• Measure thickness of brake disc with a microm-
eter.
Wear limit .................................................... 4.5 mm
Rear wheel brake
• Lever off cap from brake caliper.
• Remove brake caliper.
• Drive out retaining pins (1) from wheel side.
• Remove brake pads by pulling upward.
• Install in the reverse order of removal.
Mininum pad thickness on carrier plate....... 1.5 mm
.................................................................. (0.06 in)
Wear limit of brake disc ............................... 4.5 mm
................................................................ (0.177 in)
LT000090
1
34 1 500
LT000100
LT000110
LT000120
1