BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Brake system

Maintenance / Brake system

Checking function of brakes

If pressure points are not clearly perceptible:

ATTENTION Work on brake system not in compliance with correct procedure

Risk to operational reliability of the brake system

 

Checking front brake pad thickness

Checking front brake pad thickness

Checking front brake pad thickness

If the wear indicating marks are no longer clearly visible:

WARNING Brake-pad thickness less than permissible minimum

Diminished braking effect, damage to the brakes

 

Checking rear brake pad thickness

Checking rear brake pad thickness

Checking rear brake pad thickness

If the wear limit has been reached:

WARNING Brake-pad thickness less than permissible minimum

Diminished braking effect, damage to the brakes

 

Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes

WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid tank

 

Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes

NOTICE Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink.

Checking brake-fluid level, front brakes

If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level:

Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes

WARNING Not enough brake fluid in brake fluid tank

Considerably reduced braking power due to air in the brake system

 

Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes

NOTICE Wear of the brake pads causes the brake fluid level in the reservoir to sink.

Checking the brake-fluid level, rear brakes

If the brake fluid level drops below the permitted level:

See also:

 BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > General instructions

The "Maintenance" chapter describes straightforward procedures for checking and replacing certain wear parts. Special tightening torques are listed as applicable. The tightening torques for the threaded fasteners on your vehicle are listed in the section entitled "Technical data".

 BMW R 1250 RT - Owner's Manual > Clutch

Checking clutch function Pull the clutch lever. The pressure point must be clearly perceptible. If the pressure point is not clearly perceptible: Have the clutch checked by a specialist workshop, preferably an authorised BMW Motorrad dealer.

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