BMW R 1200 GS 2014, Rider'S Manual

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RDC sensor. During a tire
change it must be ensured
that the TPC/RDC sensor
is not damaged. Inform the
BMW Motorrad retailer or the
authorized workshop of the TPC/
RDC sensor.
Removing front wheel
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Detach wheel speed sensor
lead from retaining clips
1
and 2 .
Remove screw 3 and take
wheel speed sensor out of
bore.
Mask off areas of 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 rotor on reassem-
bly.
Do not operate the handbrake
lever when the brake calipers
have been removed.
Remove securing screws 4 of
left and right brake calipers.
Push brake pads 1 slightly
apart by turning the brake
caliper
2 back and forth against
the brake rotor 3 .
Carefully pull brake calipers
back and outward to remove
them from the brake rotors.
Raise front of motorcy-
cle, preferably using a
BMW Motorrad front wheel
stand, continuing until the
wheel rotates freely.
Mounting front wheel stand
(
122).
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