BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual page 36

The altered braking behavior
3
can lead to accidents.
Avoid hard braking whenev-
34
er possible. Brake early, as
increased braking force is re-
quired.
Only the residual braking
function is available in at least
one brake circuit.
Continue driving is possible.
The ABS function and the
servo assistance are not
available.
Have the fault rectified as
soon as possible by a spe-
cialized workshop, prefer-
z
ably an authorized BMW
motorcycle retailer.
Brake fluid level in wheel
brake circuit too low
General warning light
flashes red once per
second.
ABS warning light flash-
es once per second.
The ABS wheel brake
circuit is a closed sys-
tem; you cannot check the
fluid level in this circuit at the
brake-fluid reservoirs.
Triggers for the warning
"Brake fluid level too low"
can be extremely worn brake
pads etc.
Checking front brake pad
thickness ( 93)
Checking brake pad thick-
ness at rear ( 94)
Worn brake pads can
considerably increase
the braking distance, and
therefore lead to accidents.
Brake early.
Worn brake pads can
damage the brake disks.
Think well ahead and brake
carefully; avoid severe brak-
ing.
Have worn brake pads re-
placed as soon as possible
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
If the brake pad thickness is
sufficient, the brake system
must be checked for proper
operation and leaks.
Switch off Ignition, then op-
erate handbrake lever and
footbrake lever consecutive-
ly.
The following functions
must be available:
Brake pressure present at
both brake levers.
Brakes acting on both
wheels.
No escaping brake fluid is
visible.