BMW R 1250RS, Rider'S Manual

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Mask off the parts of the wheel
rim that could be scratched in
the process of removing the
brake calipers.
ATTENTION
Unwanted inward movement
of the brake pads
Component damage on attempt
to install the brake caliper or be-
cause brake pads have to be
forced apart
Do not operate the brakes with
a brake caliper not correctly
secured.
Remove mounting bolts
2 of
the left and right brake calipers
and remove holding clip
3 .
Force the brake pads 1 slightly
apart by rotational movement
of the brake caliper
2 against
brake disc 3 .
Carefully ease the brake cal-
ipers back and out until clear of
the brake discs.
Lift the front of the motorcycle
until the front wheel is clear of
the ground, preferably using
a BMW Motorrad front-wheel
stand.
Installing the front-wheel stand
(
167).
Slacken axle clamping
screws
1 .
Remove screw 1 .
Slacken axle clamping
screws
2 .
Press quick-release axle slightly
toward the inside, so as to be
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