Operation Manual

If pressure points are not clearly
perceptible:
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Brake pads
Checking brake-pad
thickness, front brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing direc-
tion: Between wheel and fork
tube toward brake caliper 1.
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
min 1 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate)
The wear indicators
(grooves) must be clearly
visible.
If the wear indicating marks are
no longer clearly visible:
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake pad
thickness, rear brakes
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect brake pads 1
from the right to ascertain their
thickness.
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