BMW F 800 GS Adventure Rider's Manual page 86

and may result in damage to the
8
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
84
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by an authorized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake pad
z
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direc-
tion of view: from rear at brake
caliper 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.)
If brake pads are worn:
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
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking 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 hold motorcycle verti-
cally.