Brake Fluid - BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Rider's Manual

Brake fluid

7
Checking front brake
104 fluid level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
z
motorcycle.
Move handlebars into
straight-ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level at
front brake-fluid reservoir 1.
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid lev-
el in the brake-fluid reservoir
falls.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
The brake fluid level must
not fall below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reser-
voir horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permissible level:
Have the defect correct-
ed as soon as possible by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.