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Checking the brake fluid level and topping up if necessary (BMW F650GS)

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(Inspection II)

Note:
  • The volume of the brake fluid (MIN/MAX) is sufficient for lining thicknesses from new to the wear limit. It is not normally necessary to top up the fluid to accommodate lining wear.
  • A level below MIN indicates the possibility of other faults.


Brake fluid level (front brake)



Checking brake fluid level (front brake)





Turn the handlebars so that the cover of the reservoir is horizontal.

The brake fluid must be between the top of the sight glass and the centre of the sight glass (arrow).

Topping up brake fluid level (front brake)



Release fasteners (3).

Remove cover complete with rubber gaiter.

Add brake fluid up to the top of the sight glass.

Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.

Wipe the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter and the cover to remove brake fluid.

Brake fluid grade: DOT 4.

Brake fluid level (rear brake)



Checking brake fluid level (rear brake)




  • Maximum level: MAX
  • Minimum level: MIN

Topping up brake fluid level (rear brake)



Take off cover (1) with rubber gaiter.


Top up the brake fluid level to the "MAX" mark (arrow).

Wipe the rim of the reservoir, the rubber gaiter and the cover to remove brake fluid.

Brake fluid grade: DOT 4.
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