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Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the rear
towards the brake caliper 1.
z
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate.)
If the brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect, dam-
age to the brakes
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 Retailer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
WARNING
Not enough brake fluid in
brake fluid reservoir, or con-
taminants in brake fluid
Considerably reduced braking
power due to presence of air,
contaminants or water in the
brake system
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
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Always make sure that the
lid of the brake fluid reservoir
and the area around the lid are
cleaned before opening.
Make sure that only fresh brake
fluid from a sealed container is
used.
with centre stand
OE
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.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
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