BMW Motorrad K 1600B Series, Rider'S Manual

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Check front brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Visually inspect left and right
brake pads to determine their
thickness. Viewing direction:
between wheel and front
suspension toward brake
pads
1 .
Front brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate. The wear mark-
ings (grooves) must be clearly
visible.)
If the wear indicators are no
longer clearly visible:
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
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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