BMW R1100 Specifications download pdf (Page 24)

Brake Pad Replacement - Carl Kulow

Many riders are particularly pleased with EBC pads which can be ordered through any

motorcycle dealer from Tucker-Rocky.

Front Pads (2 sets) - - - - - all R1100’s = EBC # FA246

Rear Pads - - - - - - - - - - - - GS, R, RT = EBC # FA245

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -RS = EBC # FA171

The EBC pads may not be a perfect fit. The front pads may need very gentle filing

where they touch in the top inside corners (see where the paint is worn off on the OEM

pads). The top rear corner of the rear outside pad needs some grinding or filing so that

it fits - hold the EBC pad back to back with the opposite OEM pad (inside pad) to see

where and how much of the backing plate to remove. This may sound like a hassle but

it is quite easy to do.

Be sure that your front brake reservoir is not over full - less than max! You do not want

to force brake fluid out the reservoir when installing the new pads! Cover your fuel tank

as a safety measure to prevent accidental overflow of brake fluid from eating your

paint!!!

Pay special attention to the rear outside pad when inspecting for wear as many riders

are wearing this pad out as early as 10K miles!

Front

remove front caliper bolts - 8 mm hex

to remove caliper, gently rock it back and forth on rotor to spread brake pads

remove keeper from top of caliper

drive out pin from wheel side

remove old pads

push wheel cylinders in all the way with thumbs

insert new pads (no anti-rattle spring on EBC pads)

drive in pin, turn with screwdriver so keeper hole is on top

insert keeper

spread pads again if necessary

install caliper onto rotor

install caliper bolts, torque to 40 Nm (30 ft.lb.)

pump front brake

repeat for other front caliper

pump front brake!!!!!

check fluid level in reservoir

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BMW R1100 Specifications Page 24