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Author Message   Mcdusa1 Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 05:48 pm:        how do you get the Caliper of the rotor there is no room to get it off without taking it apart??   Sleez Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 06:02 pm:        i usually pull out the pads first, usually you can get it out then.   Newbuellertoo Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 06:30 pm:        The pads have to come out first! Use some kind of tape to mask your wheels too or you are going to scratch them for sure. Just go slow and easy. There seems to be one way and one way only, ( when you have everything in exactly the right position), that the caliper slips right off and you can't figure out why it was so hard to do!   Tdman77 Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 07:48 pm:        +2 "The pads have to come out first!" I wrap rag around the wheel where the caliper would hit it. Pull it back then twist it out away from the wheel.   Mcdusa1 Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 08:17 pm:        Thanks the service manual said it will come right out just removing the caliper bracket. no way in hell   Bikerjim99 Posted on Saturday, May 16, 2009 - 08:49 pm:        After pad removal, be sure to clean the caliper cylinders and push the caliper cylinders all the way back in. This will help get them free of the wheel.   Yo_barry Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 03:23 pm:        Without loosening the rotor, I've never been able to get the caliper off of mine. So my drill is: 1) remove pads; 2) remove caliper mounting screws; 3) loosen all five rotor screws, turn then about half way out; 4) remove caliper; 5) push caliper pistons in; 6) remove wheel. 2001 S3T Hollister, CA   Pkforbes87 Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 05:58 pm:        I just split the caliper in half. Did it on an X1 yesterday and an M2 today. Bleeding brakes is less of a PITA than loosening all that other BS. Plus it doesn't hurt to have fresh brake fluid every time the front tire wears out. Next time I'll have to try pulling the pads and see if I can get it to come off. I'd still rather split the caliper than risk scratching a wheel.   Sloppy Posted on Monday, May 18, 2009 - 06:50 pm:        This is one of those jobs that if you do it once, you'll learn the technique. So TAKE YOUR TIME and don't get frustrated. You do need to take the pads out and then you can gently get the caliper out with the proper angle. If you are having to force it out then you are doing it wrong. When you pull the pads make sure clean the calipers very well as the brake dust can gum up the caliper seals and cause them to stick. Not sure what version of manual you have, but for mine, the SPACERS FOR THE FRONT WHEEL ARE SHOWN ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE TO HOW THEY ACTUALLY GO IN. Make a note of the spacers and compare them to the drawing! Once you've learned how to remove the caliper then you might be ready for the header!

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