Brakes - BMW K1200 R Rider's Manual

• Reinstall the cap in the cool-
ant filler neck.

Brakes

A properly functioning brake
system is a basic requirement
for the road safety of your
motorcycle.
Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the relia-
bility of the brakes. Have all
work on the brake system car-
ried out by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorised
BMW motorcycle dealer.c
Checking the function
Do not ride the motorcycle if
you have any doubts about the
dependability of the brake
system. In this case:
• Have the brake system
checked by a specialist
workshop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Vehicles without ABS
• Press the handbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
• Press the footbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
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Vehicles with ABS
• Switch on the ignition.
• Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
• Press the handbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
» The operating noise of the
hydraulic pump must be
audible.
• Press the footbrake lever.
» The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
» The operating noise of the
hydraulic pump must be
audible.
Brake pads
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible
thickness can impair braking
efficiency and under certain
circumstances they can cause
damage to the brake system.
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.c
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