BMW S 1000XR 2018 Rider's Manual page 133

Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
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
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
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with center stand
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
without center stand
Make sure ground is level
and firm and hold motorcycle
vertically.
Align handlebars so that brake-
fluid reservoir is positioned hor-
izontally.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir 1.
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to brake
pad wear.
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