Brake System; Brake System - With - BMW K 1200 LT Manual

Brake system - with BMW Integral ABS
In emergency braking as it is
often taught, in which the brake
pressure is generated as quickly
as possible and with all possible
force, the dynamic load distribu-
tion cannot follow the increasing
deceleration and the braking force
cannot be completely transferred
to the road. The ABS has to
intervene to ensure that the front
wheel does not lock up; this
reduces the brake pressure and
the braking distance is extended.
What happens if ABS con-
trol fails?
A fault in BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS is indicated by a correspond-
ing warning display in the instru-
ment cluster.
If only ABS control fails, the Inte-
gral system and the brake servo
action remain operational. If these
systems also fail, the residual
brake function is applied. In this
case, the forces to be applied to
the brake levers will be signifi-
cantly higher and the lever travel
required will be longer.
The residual brake function is a
mechanical function and is always
available in the event of the failure
of the BMW Motorrad Integral
ABS, whatever the battery
condition.
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