BMW K 1300 R Service Manual download pdf (Page 105)

Incorrect working practices

endanger the reliability of

the brakes.

Have all work on the brake sys-

tem performed by a specialist

workshop, preferably an author-

ised BMW Motorrad dealer.

Check operation of the

brakes

Pull the handbrake lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

Press the footbrake lever.

The pressure point must be

clearly perceptible.

Brake pads

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 direc-

tion: Between wheel and front

suspension toward brake cal-

iper 1.

Brake-pad wear limit,

front

min 1 mm (Friction pad only,

without backing plate. The

wear indicators (grooves)

must be clearly visible.)

If the wear indicating marks are

no longer clearly visible:

Brake pads worn past the

minimum permissible thick-

ness can cause a reduction in

braking efficiency and under

certain circumstances they can

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BMW K 1300 R Service Manual Page 105