Removing/fitting brake discs
Removing the brake discs
Brake disc (example: front wheel)
:
Brake disc
;
Bolt
The description for removing the brake
disc is valid for both the front and rear
wheel.
X
If necessary, allow the components to
cool down.
X
Remove the front wheel (Y page 57)
or
X
Remove the rear wheel (Y page 58).
X
Unscrew and remove bolts ; with a T25
Torx wrench.
X
Remove brake disc : from the wheel
flange.
Installing the brake disc
G
WARNING
The bolts for attaching the brake disc have
a single-use threadlock. If the bolts are
reused, they may come loose during the
journey. This may result in brake failure.
There is a risk of an accident.
Always replace the bolts for attaching the
brake disc with new ones once they have
been loosened. Dispose of the used bolts
immediately.
:
Brake disc
;
Bolt
=
Wheel flange
The description for installing the brake
disc is valid for both the front and rear
wheel.
X
Place brake disc : on wheel flange =
with the lettering facing outwards.
Observe the direction of rotation of
brake disc :. The embossed arrow on
brake disc : must point in the direction
of travel.
X
Place new bolts ; in position and
tighten them slightly with a T25 Torx
wrench.
X
Turn brake disc : on wheel flange =
towards the rear, against the direction
of travel.
X
Tighten bolts ; to a torque of 4 Nm
(2.95 lb-ft). Observe the correct tight-
ening sequence: bolts ; must be tight-
ened in opposite pairs.
Removing/fitting brake discs
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