BMW R 1250RS Rider's Manual page 163

If wear limit is reached:
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.
Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking the front brake
fluid level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
OE
with center stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its center stand.
Align handlebars so that brake-
fluid reservoir is positioned hor-
izontally.
Check brake fluid level at brake
fluid reservoir for front wheel
brake 1.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
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