Checking The Brake Fluid Level And Topping Up If Necessary; Checking Operation Of Brake System; Repairing/Replacing As Necessary - BMW F 650 GS Repair Manual

Checking the brake fluid level and
topping up if necessary
(Inspections II and III)
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Note:
The volume of the brake fluid (MIN/MAX) is sufficient
for brake-pad thicknesses from new to the wear lim-
it. It is not normally necessary to top up the fluid to
accommodate brake-pad wear.
A level below MIN indicates the possibility of other
faults.
Brake fluid level (front brake)
Checking brake fluid level (front brake)
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Turn the handlebars so that the cover of the res-
ervoir is horizontal.
– The brake fluid must be between the top of the
sight glass and the centre of the sight
glass (arrow).
Topping up brake fluid level (front brake)
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Release fasteners (3).
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Remove cover complete with rubber gaiter.
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Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass.
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Installation is the reverse of the removal proce-
dure: pay particular attention to the following.
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Wipe the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter
and the cover to remove brake fluid.
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
Brake fluid level (rear brake)
Checking brake fluid level (rear brake)
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Maximum level ............................................ "MAX"
Minimum level .............................................. "MIN"
Topping up brake fluid level (rear brake)
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Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
E000120
Checking operation of brake system
and checking for leaks;
repairing/replacing as necessary
(Inspection III)
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Defective lines and threaded unions in the brake
system must always be replaced without delay.
Take off cover (1) with rubber gaiter.
Top up the brake fluid level to the
"MAX" mark (arrow).
Wipe the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter
and the cover to remove brake fluid.
Check all brake lines for damage and correct
routing.
Wipe down all threaded unions on the brake lines
and check them.
Apply firm pressure to the brake lever and brake
pedal and keep this pressure applied for a few
moments.
Release the brakes and check the brake lines for
leaks.
Warning:
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E0000090
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