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Maintenance and care
2
Checking brake pads
Rear brake
Have the brake pads replaced
before the minimum allowable
thickness is reached.
For your safety, we recommend
having work on the brake sys-
tem performed by a BMW-certi-
fied workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW motorcycle re-
tailer.
• Place the motorcycle on its
center stand, making sure
that the surface is level and
firm
• Remove the brake caliper
(
b 32)
• Check/measure brake pad
thickness A without the pad
backplate
Minimum pad thickness:
0.06 in (1.5 mm)
• Before the linings wear to the
minimum permissible thick-
ness:
have the brake pads replaced
by a BMW-certified workshop,
preferably an authorized BMW
motorcycle retailer.
• Install the brake caliper (
b 33)
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