Brake Fluid - BMW K 1200GT Owner's Manual

Brake disk must not be visi-
ble through bore hole of inner
brake pad.
If the brake disk is visible:
Have the brake pads re-
placed by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brake
fluid level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Brake early.
Make sure ground is level
and firm and place motorcy-
cle on its center stand.
Move handlebars into
straight-ahead position.
Read off the brake fluid level
at the reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in
the brake-fluid reservoir
does not drop due to brake
pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
Brake fluid level must not
drop.
If brake fluid level falls:
Have the defect correct-
ed as soon as possible by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake fluid
level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Brake early.
Make sure ground is level
and firm and place motorcy-
cle on its center stand.
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