BMW R 1250RS, Rider'S Manual

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The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
Press the footbrake lever.
The pressure point must be
clearly perceptible.
If the pressure point is not clearly
perceptible:
ATTENTION
Work on brake system not
in compliance with correct
procedure
Risk to operational reliability of
the brake system
Have all work on the brake sys-
tem undertaken by trained and
qualified specialists.
Have the brakes checked by a
specialist workshop, preferably
an authorised BMW Motorrad
dealer.
Checking front brake pad
thickness
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the left and
right brake pads to ascertain
their thickness. Viewing dir-
ection: between wheel and
front suspension toward brake
pads
1 .
Brake-pad wear limit,
front
1.0 mm (Friction pad only,
without backing plate. The
wear indicators (grooves) must
be clearly visible.)
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