Brake Fluid - BMW K 1200 GT Rider's Manual

Visually inspect the brake pads
from the right to ascertain their
thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1 mm (Wear limit, fric-
tion pad only, without back-
ing plate)
Make sure that the brake
disc is not visible through
the bore in the inboard brake
pad.
If the brake disc is visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

Brake fluid

Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Turn the handlebars once from
full left lock to full right lock
and then centre the handle-
bars.
Check the brake fluid level in
brake fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in the
brake fluid reservoir drops
as the brake pads wear.
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