WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness.
Reduced braking action. Damage
to the brake.
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.
Have the brake pads replaced
by an authorized workshop,
preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direc-
tion of view: from rear at brake
caliper 1.
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate.)
If brake pads are worn:
WARNING
Dropping below the minimum
pad thickness.
Reduced braking action. Damage
to the brake.
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.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
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