Dismantling and assembling front brake caliper, Dismantling front brake caliper – BMW K 1100 LT/RS User Manual

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Dismantling and assembling front
brake caliper

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Caution:

The brake caliper halves must not be unscrewed!

Dismantling front brake caliper

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Remove the brake caliper.

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Remove keeper from retaining pin (1).

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Drive out the retaining pin (1) from the wheel side.

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Pull the brake pads out downwards.

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Seal the bleed screw.

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Tightening torque:

Bleed screw at brake caliper front ................ 14 Nm

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Hold a cloth over the brake caliper.

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Carefully press out brake pistons (2), using a
compressed air gun at the brake line connection.

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Caution:

Do not allow your fingers to become trapped
between the pistons; risk of injury.

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Remove the two sealing rings (3,4) from the left/
right brake cylinder bores.

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Examine the brake caliper pistons for damage.

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