Brake System - Without Bmw Integral Abs - BMW R 1150 GS Rider's Manual

Brake system - without BMW Integral ABS

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Checking brake fluid level
Gradual wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level in
the reservoir to sink.
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Warning:
Have the brake system
checked immediately if the
brake fluid level in the reser-
voir of the front or rear brake
system drops below the MIN
mark ( 39, 40) ; have the
b
brake system checked imme-
diately by a specialist work-
shop, preferably an
authorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.
Changing brake fluid
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Warning:
Brake fluid is subject to
severe thermal loads and
absorbs moisture from the
atmosphere.
The brake fluid must there-
fore be changed regularly
(Maintenance Instructions
Chapter 1) by a specialist
b
workshop, preferably an au-
thorised BMW motorcycle
dealer.