
Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
Once the calipers have
been removed, there is
a risk of the brake pads being
pressed together to the extent
that they cannot be slipped back
over the brake disc on reas-
sembly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws
2
of
the left and right brake calipers.
Force the brake pads
3
slightly
apart by rocking brake cal-
liper
4
back and forth against
brake disc
5
.
Carefully pull the brake calipers
back and out until clear of the
brake discs.
with BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS II
OE
Remove screw
1
and remove
the ABS sensor from its bore.
Raise front of motorcycle until
the front wheel can turn freely.
BMW Motorrad recommends
the BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand for lifting the motorcycle.
Install the front-wheel stand
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