Brake System - BMW R 18 B 2021 Rider's Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM

Checking function of brakes
Actuate the handbrake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible pressure
point.
Press the footbrake lever.
There is a clearly perceptible pressure
point.
If resistance points are not clearly percepti-
ble:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the brake system
Endangering of the operating safety of the
brake system
Have all work on the brake system car-
ried out by experts.
Have the brakes checked by a special-
ist workshop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking the front brake pad thickness
Park the vehicle, making sure that the
ground is firm and level.
Visually inspect the brake pad thickness on
the left and right. Viewing direction: be-
tween wheel and front suspension toward
brake pads1.
Front brake-pad wear limit
min 0.04 in (min 1 mm) (Only friction
material without carrier plate. The wear
marks (grooves) must be clearly visible.)
If the wear marks are no longer visible:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum pad thick-
ness
Reduced braking action, damage to the
brake
In order to ensure the operating reliabil-
ity of the brake system, make sure that
the brake pads are not worn beyond
their minimum thickness.
Have brake pads renewed at a special-
ist workshop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking the rear brake pad thickness
Park the vehicle, making sure that the
ground is firm and level.