[Integral Abs] Checking Brake Fluid Level; (Inspections Ii And Iii); Front Brake; Rear Brake - BMW R 1150 R Repair Manual

[Integral ABS] Checking brake fluid
level

(Inspections II and III)

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Note:
The brake fluid level in the sight glass/brake fluid
level remains constant despite wear of the brake
pads.
If the level drops below the MIN mark, this indicates
some other fault.

Front brake

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Place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
•
Turn the handlebars to the left.
MIN
Required level
not below ......................................................... MIN
(Top edge of the marking ring)
Brake fluid....................................................DOT 4

Rear brake

•
Place the motorcycle on its centre stand.
MIN
Required level
not below ......................................................... MIN
Brake fluid....................................................DOT 4
Checking brake system for correct
operation and freedom from leaks;
repairing/replacing if necessary

(Inspection III)

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Check brake system for leaks.
Checking brake pads and discs for
wear/replacing

(Inspections II and III)

Checking front brake pad wear

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Wear indicators ( 1) must be clearly visible.
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If necessary, check/measure thickness of brake
pads.
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Attention:
Brake pad thickness must not fall below the minimum
value. Always replace the brake pads as a complete
set.
Minimum pad thickness: ......... 1.0 mm (0.3937 in)
•
Check that colour codes of brake pads and
brake calipers (2) match.
Colour code: .................................................green
R28000050
1
2
R28000120
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