BMW R 1200GS 2016 Rider's Manual page 136

an authorized BMW Motorrad
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retailer.
Check front brake pad
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thickness
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
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Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
thickness. Viewing direction:
between wheel and front
suspension toward brake
pads 1.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only friction
material without carrier plate.
Wear markings (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
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.
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.