Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level; Checking The Brake Discs - BMW K 1200 LT 1999 Repair Manual

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Note the installed position of the retaining
plate (1).
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Check the function of the brake system.
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Caution:
The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir must be at
the MAX mark after the brake pads have been
changed.
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Tightening torque:
Brake calliper to rear wheel drive ................. 40 Nm

Checking the brake discs

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Carefully check the brake discs for cracking,
damage, deformation and scoring.
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Measure the thickness of the brake discs at sev-
eral points with a calliper gauge.
Brake disc wear limits
Front brake discs ......................... 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
Rear brake disc ............................ 6.5 mm (0.26 in)
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Checking the front/rear brake fluid
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level
(Inspections I, II and III)

Checking the front brake fluid level

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The fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir must be at
the MAX mark with new brake pads. It is not possi-
ble to check the maximum fill level at the inspection
glass. The fluid level must be checked by opening
the brake fluid reservoir.
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The volume of brake fluid (MIN/MAX) is sufficient for
pad thicknesses from new to the wear limit. It is not
normally necessary to top up the fluid to compen-
sate for pad wear.
A level below MIN indicates the possibility of other
faults.
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Centre of the inspection glass (arrow) .............. MIN
if brake pads are worn to the wear limit
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Never permit the brake fluid level to fall below the
centre of the inspection glass (arrow). Otherwise,
there is a danger that air will be sucked into the
braking system as the brakes are operated.
Caution:
Place motorcycle on its centre stand.
Turn the handlebars to full left lock.
Note:
Check the level of brake fluid on the inspection
glass.
Warning:
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