Brake Fluid - BMW Motorrad K 1300 GT Rider's Manual

Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the
right toward brake calliper 1.
Brake-pad wear limit, rear
min 1.0 mm (Friction pad
only, without backing plate.
Make sure that the brake
disc is not visible through
the bore in the inboard brake
pad.)
If the brake disc is visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

Brake fluid

Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
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