BMW R 1200 RT Rider's Manual page 128

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Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: between
spray guard and rear wheel to-
z
ward brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate.)
If the wear limit has been
reached:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.