BMW HP2 Service Manual download pdf (Page 129)

Checking operation of

brakes

Pull the handbrake lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

Press the footbrake lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

If pressure points are not clearly

perceptible:

Have the brakes checked by a

specialist workshop, preferably

an authorised BMW Motorrad

dealer.

Brake pads

Checking front brake pad

thickness

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.

Make sure the ground is level

and firm and place the motor-

cycle on its stand.

Turn the handlebars to the full-

lock position.

Visually inspect left and right

brake pads 1 to ascertain their

thickness.

Brake-pad wear limit,

front

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,

without backing plate)

If the brake pads are worn:

Have the brake pads replaced

by a specialist workshop,

preferably an authorised BMW

Motorraddealer.

Checking rear brake pad

thickness

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.

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