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ized workshop, preferably by
an authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the relia-
bility of the brakes.
Have all work on the brake
system performed by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
by an authorized BMW Motor-
rad retailer.
Checking brake
operation
Switch on ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Hydraulic pump must be
heard to run.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Hydraulic pump must be
heard to run.
Brake pads
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Brake pads worn past
the minimum permissible
thickness can impair brak-
ing efficiency and under cer-
tain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake
system.
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond
their minimum thickness.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Visually inspect left and
right brake pads to ascer-
tain their thickness. Direc-
tion of view: between wheel
and front suspension at
brake caliper.
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