Brake System - BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual

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:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure.
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system.
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
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.
Turn the handlebars to the full-
lock position.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: from the rear toward
brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
If the brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum.
Diminished braking effect. Dam-
age to the brakes.
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
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