Brake Fluid - BMW K 1200 R Rider's Manual

If the brake disk is visible:
Have brake pads replaced
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.

Brake fluid

Checking front brake flu-
id level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can al-
low air to penetrate the brake
system. This significantly re-
duces braking efficiency.
Brake early.
Make sure the ground is
level and firm and hold the
motorcycle vertically.
Move handlebars into
straight-ahead position.
with OA Center stand:
Make sure ground is level
and firm and place motorcy-
cle on its center stand.
Move handlebars into
straight-ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level at
front brake-fluid reservoir 1.
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid lev-
el in the brake-fluid reservoir
falls.
Front brake fluid level
Brake fluid DOT4
Brake fluid level must not
fall below MIN mark.
If brake fluid level drops be-
low permissible level:
Have fault remedied as
quickly as possible by
a certified workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW motorcycle retailer.
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