Front Brakes - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Check brake-fluid level,

front brakes

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
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with centre stand
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
power due to air in the brake
system.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
NOTICE
Wear of the brake pads causes
the brake fluid level in the reser-
voir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
(visual inspection)
Brake fluid, DOT4
It is impermissible for the
brake fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark.
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