Brake System - BMW Motorrad R 1250 GS 2002 Rider's Manual

Install cap 3 of the oil filler
opening.

BRAKE SYSTEM

Checking function of brakes
Pull the front brake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If pressure points are not
clearly perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Risk to operational reliability
of the brake system
Have all work on the
brake system undertaken
by trained and qualified
specialists.
Have the brakes checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake pad thickness,
front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascer-
tain their thickness. View-
ing direction: between wheel
and front suspension toward
brake pads 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves)
must be clearly visible.)
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
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