BMW G 650 GS - BROCHURE 2010, Rider'S Manual

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Check the brake pad thickness
with visual inspection. Direc-
tion of view: from rear at brake
caliper
1 .
Rear brake-pad wear lim-
it
min 0.04 in (min 1.0 mm)
(Only friction material with-
out carrier plate. Wear indi-
cators must be clearly visi-
ble.)
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
by a specialized workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
Motorrad retailer.
Brake fluid
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 hold motorcycle verti-
cally.
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