Coolant - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

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Check the brake fluid level in
rear reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
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in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, rear
DOT4 brake fluid
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop be-
low the MIN mark. (Brake-
fluid reservoir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
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.
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.

Coolant

Checking coolant level
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Check the coolant level in ex-
pansion tank 1. Viewing direc-