Brake Fluid - BMW R 1200 R Rider's Manual

Brake fluid

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Check the brake-fluid
98 level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
z
motorcycle upright.
with OE Centre stand:
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and place
the motorcycle on its centre
stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level
in front reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid
level in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
DOT4 brake fluid
Do not permit the brake
fluid level to drop below
the MIN mark.
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified
as quickly as possible by a
specialist workshop, prefer-
ably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.