BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 264)

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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
• Remove the brake caliper.
• Remove keeper from retaining pin (1).
• Drive out the retaining pin (1) from the wheel side.
• Pull the brake pads out downwards.
• Seal the bleed screw.
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Tightening torque:
Bleed screw at brake caliper front ................ 14 Nm
• Hold a cloth over the brake caliper.
• 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.
• Remove the two sealing rings (3,4) from the left/
right brake cylinder bores.
• Examine the brake caliper pistons for damage.
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