BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Brake system
Check brake operation
- Operate right brake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
- Operate left brake lever.
Pressure point must be clearly perceptible.
If no clear pressure points are perceptible:
- Have the brakes checked at an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking the front brake pad thickness
- Park the Scooter, making sure the ground is level and firm.
- Conduct a visual inspection of the brake pad thickness. Turn the handlebars to the right.
- Direction of view: from rear, looking at brake pads 1.
- Turn the handlebars to the left and check the brake pad thickness on the right side in the same manner.
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.
- BMW Motorrad recommends only installing original brake pads from BMW Motorrad.
Checking the rear brake pad thickness
- Park the Scooter, ensuring that the ground is level and firm.
- Conduct a visual inspection of the brake pad thickness. Direction of view: from rear, looking at brake pads 1.
If the wear marks have been 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 brake pads replaced at an authorized service facility, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
- BMW Motorrad recommends only installing original brake pads from BMW Motorrad.
Checking brake fluid level of the front wheel brake
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.
- Place the Scooter on its center stand, ensuring that the ground is level and firm.
- Align handlebars so that brake-fluid reservoir is positioned horizontally.
- Read the brake fluid level on the sight glass 1 of the right-hand brake fluid reservoir.
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 defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
Checking brake fluid level in rear wheel brake
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.
- Place the Scooter on its center stand, ensuring that the ground is level and firm.
- Align handlebars so that brake-fluid reservoir is positioned horizontally.
- Read the brake fluid level on the sight glass 1 of the left-hand brake fluid reservoir.
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 defect corrected as soon as possible by an authorized workshop, preferably an authorized BMW Motorrad retailer.
See also:
BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Engine oil
Checking the engine oil level ATTENTION Misinterpretation of the oil filling quantity, as the oil level is temperature-dependent (the higher the temperature, the higher the oil level)
BMW C400GT - Rider's Manual > Coolant
Checking the coolant level Place the Scooter on its center stand, ensuring that the ground is level and firm. Direction of view: from the front, underneath the front trim panel. Read the coolant level on the coolant expansion tank 1.
