Brake Pads - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

Incorrect working prac-
tices endanger the relia-
bility of the brakes.
Have all work on the brake
system performed by a certi-
fied workshop, preferably by
an authorized BMW motorcy-
cle retailer.
Checking brake opera-
tion
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are
perceptible:
Have brakes checked by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
with OE BMW Motorrad Inte-
gral ABS:
Switch on ignition.
Wait for ABS self-diagnosis
to complete.
Pull handbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Hydraulic pump must be
heard to run.
Press footbrake lever.
Pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Hydraulic pump must be
heard to run.
If hydraulic pump does not
run or no clear pressure
points can be felt:
Have brakes checked by
a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad
thickness
Continuing to use brake
pads beyond the mini-
mum pad thickness leads to
reduced braking power and
under certain circumstances
to brake damage.
In order to ensure the operat-
ing reliability of the brake sys-
tem, make sure that the brake
pads are not worn beyond
their minimum thickness.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and park the
motorcycle.
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