BMW R 1100 RS User Manual

34.7
Removing and installing front brake
caliper
•
Drain fluid from brake system.
•
Detach brake line (1).
e Caution:
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with
painted parts of the motorcycle, because brake fluid
destroys paint.
•
Unscrew the brake caliper.
•
Force back the brake pads/pistons (arrows).
•
Carefully remove the brake calipe.
e Caution:
[RS/R/RT] Do not scratch the wheel rim; if neces-
sary, mask off the brake caliper with tape.
Do not damage brake pads.
•
Install in the reverse order of work.
•
Force back the brake pads/pistons.
•
Fill/bleed the brake system.
e Caution:
Use new sealing rings (2).
Do not damage brake pads.
X Tightening torque:
Brake caliper to slider tube .......................... 40 Nm
Brake hose to brake caliper ......................... 15 Nm
Bleed screw at brake caliper ......................... 7 Nm
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RS340020
RS340050

BMW R 1100 RS Specifications

General

Brand	BMW
Model	R 1100 RS
Category	Motorcycle
Language	English