BMW R1200RT Rider's Manual page 120

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Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. View-
ing direction: between splash
guard and rear wheel toward
z
brake pads 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only friction
material without carrier plate.)
If wear limit is reached:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Check front brake fluid
level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.