BMW K 1100 LT/RS - Manual (Page 280)

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Removing and installing rear brake
caliper
• Drain brake System.
• Release bottom of suspension strut (1).
• Detach suspensions strut from stud bolt.
• Release brake line at brake caliper.
• Disconnect ABS plug connection for sensor line.
• Release brake caliper and carefully lift out.
• Install in the reverse order of removal.
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Note:
Replace sealing rings of brake lines.
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Caution:
Ensure brake fluid does not come in contact with
painted parts of vehicle; brake fluid destroys the
paintwork.
Check ABS sensor spacing, if necessary readjust
with spacer plates.
Sensor spacing rear:
Up to 1996 MY .............................. 0.60 - 0.65 mm
................................................ (0.0236...0.0256 in)
From 1997 MY on .......................... 0.45 - 0.55 mm
................................................ (0.0177...0.0216 in)
Removing and installing rear brake
pads
• Remove cap (2).
• With the aid of a drift, drive out retaining pins (3)
from the wheel side.
• Remove brake pads by pulling upward.
• Install in the reverse order of removal.
Minimum brake pad thickness .................... 1.5 mm
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Note:
Before installing the new brake pads, press back
pinion in brake caliper with the aid of the piston re-
setting tool (4), BMW No. 34 1 500.
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Caution:
Carefully bleed brake system!
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