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Model: Bmw R1200 GS
Part: Brake pads

It will be possible to replace the front brake pads of the BMW R1200 GS by loosening the screws that secure the caliper to its disc: then you will need to detach the caliper from the disc and remove the pin that locks the pads inside the corresponding housing. Once the old pads have been removed, it will be possible to place the new ones inside the caliper: you will need to secure the caliper to the disc with the appropriate screws and you will be able to verify that the brake works correctly even after the replacement.

Posted on 25 July 2025 by ScegliAuto

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