Brake Fluid - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

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Rear brake-pad wear limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
z
(Only friction material without
carrier plate. Wear indicators
must be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brake fluid
level
Make sure ground is level and
firm and hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
OE
with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level at
front brake-fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear.
Front brake fluid level
(visual check)
Brake fluid DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN mark.
If brake fluid level drops below
permissible level:
Have the defect corrected as
soon as possible by a special-
ized workshop, preferably an