Checking Brake Fluid Level; Front Brake; Rear Brake - BMW R 1100 S Repair Manual

Checking brake system for correct
operation and freedom from leaks;
repairing/replacing if necessary
(Inspection III)
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Checking brake system for leaks.

Checking brake fluid level

(Inspections I, II and III)
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Note:
The brake fluid volume (between MIN and MAX) is
sufficient for the complete range of pad wear from
new to the wear limit.
It is not normally necessary to top up the fluid to ac-
commodate pad wear.
If the level drops below the minimum mark, this indi-
cates some other fault.

Front brake

•
Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle up-
right.
MAX
MIN
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Handlebar centred.
Required level
Brake pads new .............................................. MAX
•
Turn the handlebar fully to the left.
Required level
Brake pads worn: not less than ........................ MIN
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4

Rear brake

•
Motorcycle upright; if necessary, use stand,
BMW No. 00 1 560, to hold the motorcycle up-
right.
Required level
Brake pads new: ............................................. MAX
Brake pads worn: not less than........................ MIN
Brake fluid grade .........................................DOT 4
S000070
MAX
MIN
S000060
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