BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 164

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Front brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.03 in (min 0.8 mm)
z
(Only friction material without
carrier plate)
If brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness.
Reduced braking action. Damage
to the brake.
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.
Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
If genuine BMW Motorrad
brake pads are not installed,
be sure to check thickness of
brake-pad carrier plate.
Thickness of brake-pad
carrier plate
min 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm)
If carrier plate thickness is insuffi-
cient:
WARNING
Use of unsuitable brake
pads.
Failure of the brake system due
to loss of the brake pads.
Only use brake pads with a
carrier plate with a thickness of
at least 0.18 in (4.5 mm).
BMW Motorrad recommends
installing only genuine
BMW Motorrad brake pads.
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.