BMW Motorrad R 1200 GS Rider's Manual page 139

Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. View-
ing direction: between splash
guard and rear wheel toward
brake pads 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only friction
material without carrier plate.)
If wear limit is reached:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness
Reduced braking action, damage
to the brake
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond their
minimum thickness.
Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system
Stop riding immediately until
fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
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