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How to Replace the Front Brake Pads on a BMW R 1200 GS

Model: Bmw R 1200 Gs
Part: Brake pads

Video tutorial

Today, we will discover the instructions on how to remove and replace the front brake pads on a BMW R 1200 GS motorcycle. First, place the bike on the centre stand and start unscrewing the fixing screws of the front brake caliper to remove it from the disc; then remove the locking pin of the brake pads, taking them out of the caliper as shown in the video.

At this point, press inside the piston, cleaning the caliper of any residual dirt; all that's left is to install the new pads and reattach the caliper to the disc!


Posted on 7 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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