Brake Pads - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

Incorrect working prac-
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tices endanger the relia-
bility of the brakes.
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Have all work on the brake
system performed by a spe-
cialized workshop, preferably
by an authorized BMW Motor-
rad retailer.
Checking brake
operation
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
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Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked
by a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad
thickness
Continuing to use brake
pads beyond the mini-
mum pad thickness leads to
reduced braking power and
under certain circumstances
to brake damage.
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond
their minimum thickness.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
Visually inspect the left
and right brake pads to
ascertain their thickness.
Direction of view: between
wheel and fork tube at
brake caliper.