BMW C650GT - Page 91

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.
Checking brake pad
thickness of parking brake
Make sure ground is level and
firm and place Maxi-Scooter on
its center stand.
Conduct a visual inspection of
the brake pad thickness.
Brake-pad wear limit of
parking brake
The brake disc must not be
visible through the bore holes
on the carrier plate (clean bore
holes).
If brake pads have dropped be-
low the minimum lining thickness:
ATTENTION
The parked vehicle rolls
away as a result of reduced
braking power caused by the
minimum lining thickness not
being met
Component damage caused by
tipping over, despite the side
stand being extended
Do not let the lining thickness
for the parking brake fall below
the minimum.
Have brake pads replaced at
an authorized service facil-
ity, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake fluid level
of front brake
WARNING
Insufficient brake fluid in the
brake-fluid reservoir.
Considerably reduced braking
performance caused by air in the
brake system.
Check brake fluid level
regularly.
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