BMW Motorrad R nineT/5, Rider'S Manual

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Brake-pad wear limit,
front
1.0 mm (friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
Look out for wear indicating
marks.
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 rear brake pad
thickness
WARNING
Brake-pad thickness less
than permissible minimum
Diminished braking effect, dam-
age to the brakes
In order to ensure the depend-
ability of the brake system, do
not permit the brake pads to
wear past the minimum per-
missible thickness.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: from the left
toward brake caliper
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