BMW 2013 K 1600GTL Exclusive, Rider'S Manual

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Rear brake-pad wear
limit
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material without
carrier plate. Do not permit
wear to progress to the point
at which the wear indicators
(grooves) are reached.)
If the wear indicating mark is no
longer visible:
Dropping below the mini-
mum pad thickness leads
to reduced braking performance
and may result in damage to the
brakes.
In order to ensure the operating
reliability of the brake system,
make sure that the brake pads
are not worn beyond their mini-
mum thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
at an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking front brake fluid
level
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Check brake fluid level in front
brake-fluid reservoir
1 .
The brake fluid level in the
brake-fluid reservoir drops
due to brake pad wear. The de-
creasing fluid level is compen-
sated with an easy-to-see black
rubber bellows.
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