BMW R 1200 RT - 2006, Rider'S Manual

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Visually inspect the brake pads
to ascertain their thickness.
Viewing direction: between
spray guard and rear wheel to-
ward brake pads
1 .
Brake-pad wear limit,
rear
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate.)
If the wear limit has been
reached:
Brake pads worn past the
minimum permissible thick-
ness can cause a reduction in
braking efficiency and under
certain circumstances they can
cause damage to the brake sys-
tem.
In order to ensure the dependab-
ility of the brake system, do not
permit the brake pads to wear
past the minimum permissible
thickness.
Have the brake pads replaced
by a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised
BMW Motorrad dealer.
Checking brake-fluid
level, front brakes
A low fluid level in the
brake reservoir can allow air
to penetrate the brake system.
This significantly reduces braking
efficiency.
Check the brake-fluid level at
regular intervals.
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Move the handlebars to the
straight-ahead position.
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