Brake Fluid - BMW R 1200 S Rider's Manual

Two rings visible: brake-pad
8
thickness is at least 50 %
One ring visible: brake-pad
94
thickness is at least 25 %
No rings visible: brake pads
worn to wear limit; check as
described above

Brake fluid

Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
z
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and hold the motor-
cycle upright.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
Check the brake fluid level in
front reservoir 1.
Wear of the brake pads
causes the brake fluid level
in the reservoir to sink.
Brake fluid level, front
Do not permit the brake fluid
level to drop below the MIN
mark. (Brake-fluid reservoir
horizontal)
If the brake fluid level drops be-
low the permitted level:
Have the defect rectified as
quickly as possible by a spe-
cialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.