BMW R 1150 RT Repair Manual

00.39
Checking brake pads and discs for
wear/replacing
(Inspections II and III)
Checking brake pads for wear
Brake pads, front brake
•
Visually inspect the brake pads.
– Wear indicators (1) must be clearly visible.
•
If necessary, check/measure thickness of brake
pads.
e Attention:
Do not permit the brake pads to wear past the specified
minimum thickness. Always replace the brake pads
as a complete set.
Minimum pad thickness: ......... 1.0 mm (0.0393 in)
•
Check that colour codes of brake pads and
brake calipers (2) match.
Colour code: ................................................. white
Brake pads, rear brake
•
Visually inspect the brake pads.
– Make sure that the brake disc is not visible
through the bore (arrow) in the inner brake pad.
•
If necessary, check/measure thickness of brake
pads.
e Attention:
Do not permit the brake pads to wear past the specified
minimum thickness. Always replace the brake pads as
a complete set.
Minimum pad thickness:......... 1.0 mm (0.0393 in)
– If the brake disc is visible through the bore in the
wheel-side brake pad, the brake lining is worn to
its minimum permissible thickness.
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BMW R 1150 RT Specifications

General

Displacement	1130 cc
Transmission	5-speed
Final Drive	Shaft
Bore x Stroke	101 mm x 70.5 mm
Compression Ratio	10.3:1
ABS	Optional
Engine Type	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, Boxer twin
Power	95 hp at 7, 250 rpm
Torque	100 Nm at 5, 500 rpm
Dry Weight	259 kg
Front Suspension	Telelever
Rear Suspension	Paralever
Front Brakes	Dual disc
Rear Brakes	Single disc
Wheelbase	1485 mm (58.5 in)