BMW K 1200 S 2007, Rider'S Manual

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Perform a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness from
the right.
Rear brake-pad wear limit
Min 0.04 in (Min 1 mm) (On-
ly friction material without
carrier plate)
Brake disk must not be vis-
ible through bore hole of in-
ner brake pad.
If brake disk is visible:
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.
With OA Center stand:
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place motorcycle on
its center stand.
Move handlebars into straight-
ahead position.
Read off brake fluid level at
brake-fluid reservoir
1 .
In the event of brake pad
wear, the brake fluid level in
the brake-fluid reservoir falls.
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