BMW Motorrad R 18, Rider'S Manual, Page: 100 / 158

96 MAINTENANCE
Align the mating surface on the quick-re-
lease axle 2 to the mating surface on the
rear frame 1 .
The quick-release axle can be completely
inserted.
Install screw 1 .
Screw on rear wheel quick-release
axle
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Attach the brake caliper 1 to the brake
disc 2 .
Install screws 3 .
Rear brake caliper on rear wheel
swinging arm
41 lb/ft (56 Nm)
Fasten cable tie 4 .
Remove the adhesive tape from the wheel
rim.
WARNING
Brake pads do not contact the brake
disc
Risk of accident due to delayed braking
effect.
Before driving off, check that the brak-
ing effect kicks in without any delay.
Engage the brakes repeatedly, continuing
until the brake pads are making contact
with the discs.
Attach the license plate.
Installing the silencer ( 97).
Remove the rear-wheel stand.
MUFFLER
Removing the silencer
CAUTION
Hot exhaust system
Burn hazard
Do not touch hot exhaust system.
The work steps described here for the
right silencer also logically apply to the
left silencer.
Allow the silencer to cool down.
Raise motorcycle, preferably with a rear-
wheel stand.
Mounting the rear-wheel stand ( 84).