Brake System - General - BMW R 1100 S Rider's Manual

Brake system - general

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Wet brakes
After the motorcycle has been washed,
ridden through water or ridden in the
rain, the brake discs and pads may be
wet (or iced-over in winter), and may
not take effect immediately.
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Warning:
The brakes have to dry before
they start to bite.
Salt on brakes
The full braking effect can be delayed
if the motorcycle is ridden on salt-cov-
ered roads and the brakes are not
applied for some time.
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Warning:
The layer of salt on the brake
discs and pads must first be
worn away.