BMW Motorrad K 1600B Series, Rider'S Manual

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Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. View-
ing direction: from below to-
ward brake pads
1 .
Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate. The wear mark-
ings (grooves) must not be
reached.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer 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 dealer.
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
Adjust the riding mode imme-
diately until the fault is rectified.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
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