Brake Fluid - BMW F 800 ST 2006 Rider's Manual

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Wear indicators must be
7
clearly visible.
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If the wear indicating mark is
no longer visible:
Have the brake pads re-
placed by a specialized
workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brake
fluid level
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A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
motorcycle vertically.
Move handlebars into
straight-ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level at
front brake-fluid reservoir 1.
The brake fluid level in
the brake-fluid reser-
voir drops due to brake pad
wear.
Front brake fluid level
The brake fluid level must not
fall below the MIN mark.
If the brake fluid level drops
below the permissible level:
Have the defect correct-
ed as soon as possible by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.

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