BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual page 162

If the wear indicators are no
9
longer clearly visible:
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WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
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Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direc-
tion of view: From rear looking
at brake pads 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only friction
material without carrier plate)