Brake System - BMW F800R Rider's Manual

Always make sure that the oil
level is correct.
Top up the engine oil to the
specified level.
Checking engine oil level
( 92).
Install the oil dipstick.

Brake system

Checking function of
brakes
Operate the brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: between wheel and
front suspension toward brake
pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes.
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