BMW R 1250 GS GSA - Rider's Manual > Brake system

Checking brake operation

• Actuate the handbrake lever.
• Pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
• Actuate the footbrake lever.
• Pressure point must be clearly perceptible.

If no clear pressure points are perceptible:

ATTENTION Improper working on the brake system

Endangering of the operating safety of the brake system

• Have all work on the brake system carried out by experts.

 

• Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking the front brake pad thickness

• Park motorcycle on a level, firm surface.

• Visually inspect left and right brake pads to determine their thickness. Viewing direction: between wheel and front suspension toward brake pads1.

If the wear indicators are no longer clearly visible:

WARNING Dropping below the minimum pad thickness

Reduced braking action, damage to the brake

• In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness.

 

• Have brake pads replaced at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake pad thickness

• Park the motorcycle, ensuring that the support surface is firm and level.

• Conduct a visual inspection of the brake pad thickness. Viewing direction: between splash guard and rear wheel toward brake pads 1.

If wear limit is reached:

WARNING Dropping below the minimum pad thickness

Reduced braking action, damage to the brake

• In order to ensure the operating reliability of the brake system, make sure that the brake pads are not worn beyond their minimum thickness.

 

• Have the brake pads replaced by a specialist service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Check front brake fluid level

WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in the brake-fluid reservoir

Considerably reduced braking performance caused by air in the brake system

• Adjust the riding mode immediately until the fault is rectified.
• Check brake fluid level regularly.

 

• Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand.
• Move handlebars into straight-ahead position.

• Check brake fluid level in front brake-fluid reservoir 1.

NOTICE The brake fluid level in the brake-fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear.

If brake fluid level falls below the approved level:

• Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

Checking rear brake fluid level

WARNING Insufficient brake fluid in the brake-fluid reservoir

Considerably reduced braking performance caused by air in the brake system

• Adjust the riding mode immediately until the fault is rectified.
• Check brake fluid level regularly.

 

• Make sure ground is level and firm and place motorcycle on its center stand.

• Check level of brake fluid in rear brake-fluid reservoir 1.

NOTICE The brake fluid level in the brake-fluid reservoir drops due to brake pad wear.

If brake fluid level falls below the approved level:

• Have the defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.

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