
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 brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
If genuine BMW Motorrad
brake pads are not installed,
be sure to check thickness of
brake-pad carrier plate.
Thickness of brake-pad
carrier plate
min 0.18 in (min 4.5 mm)
If the thickness of the carrier
plates is too thin:
WARNING
Use of unsuitable brake pads
Failure of the brake system due
to loss of the brake pads
Use only brake pads with a suf-
ficient thickness of the brake
pad carrier plate.
BMW Motorrad recommends
installing only genuine
BMW Motorrad brake pads.
Check rear brake pad
thickness
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness. Direc-
tion of view: From rear looking
at brake pads
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Maintenance
Summary of Contents for S 1000R 2018
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model S1000R BMW Motorrad ...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews ...
Page 18: ...2 16 z Overviews ...
Page 20: ...2 18 z Overviews ...
Page 26: ...2 24 z Overviews ...
Page 68: ...4 66 z Operation ...
Page 69: ...Setting Mirrors 68 Headlight 68 Brakes 68 Spring preload 69 Damping 73 5 67 z Setting ...
Page 80: ...5 78 z Setting ...
Page 118: ...7 116 z On the racetrack ...
Page 132: ...8 130 z Technology in detail ...
Page 171: ...Accessories General notes 170 10 169 z Accessories ...
Page 191: ...Performance data Top speed 124 mph 200 km h 12 189 z Technical data ...
Page 192: ...12 190 z Technical data ...
Page 198: ...13 196 z Service ...
Page 201: ...Confirm the BMW service in the vehicle literature 13 199 z Service ...
Page 216: ...Work performed at km Date 13 214 z Service ...
Page 217: ...Appendix Certificate for Electronic Immobi lizer 216 14 215 z Appendix ...
Page 226: ...15 224 z Index ...