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MAINTENANCE
BRAKE SYSTEM
Checking brake function
Actuate the handbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If resistance points are not
clearly perceptible:
ATTENTION
Improper working on the
brake system
Endangering of the operating
safety of the brake system
Have all work on the brake
system carried out by ex-
perts.
Have the brakes checked
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking the front brake pad
thickness
Park the motorcycle, making
sure the ground is level and
firm.
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.
Front brake-pad wear
limit
0.04 in (1.0 mm) (Only fric-
tion material without car-
rier plate. The wear marks
(grooves) must be clearly visi-
ble.)
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