BMW S 1000 XR 2023 Rider's Manual page 170

164 MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness
Reduced braking action, dam-
age to the brake
In order to ensure the oper-
ating reliability of the brake
system, make sure that the
brake pads are not worn be-
yond their minimum thick-
ness.
Have brake pads renewed at
a repair shop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
dealer.
If original BMW Motorrad
brake pads are not installed,
be sure to check the thickness
of the brake pad carrier plate.
WARNING
Use of unsuitable brake
pads
Failure of the brake system
due to loss of the brake pads
Use only brake pads with a
sufficient thickness of the
brake pad carrier plate.
BMW Motorrad recommends
installing only genuine
BMW Motorrad brake pads.
Checking the rear brake pad
thickness
Park the motorcycle, making
sure the ground is level and
firm.
Conduct a visual inspection
of the brake pad thickness.
Direction of view: from rear,
looking at brake pads 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.)