BMW K 1600 GTL 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:
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.
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 .
NOTICE
The brake fluid level in the brake-
fluid reservoir drops due to
brake pad wear. The decreasing
fluid level is compensated with
an easy-to-see black rubber
bellows.
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