BMW R1200RT Brake Failure Light: Causes, Fixes, and Safety Tips
Ignoring the brake failure light on your BMW R1200RT can compromise safety and lead to serious mechanical issues—don’t risk it. Understanding its meaning and response is essential for every rider.
The BMW R1200RT brake failure light is a critical warning demanding immediate attention. Don’t overlook it—resolve the issue swiftly to ensure a safe, smooth ride. Keep your motorcycle road-ready and ride with confidence.
I am hopeing someone can help with this issue. Some data. R1200RT 2007 Model 22K miles.
After riding a while the ABS acutated on rear brake while slowing down. I was not braking hard enough to actuate the ABS and was only moving 10. The Bike: 2007 R1200RT 21K miles.
Has had brake line and cable recall performed. I am a little on the nauseated side as I write. I rode over to the in-laws yesterday evening and on the way the Brake Failure light blinked and then stayed on.
Paranoia set in immediately, tried both the front. Have a question on a new to me '05 R1002RT w/ABS. Key on, the brake failure light is blinking at 1/sec freq.
Apply front brake, the triangle warning light is on and the brake failure light blinks at the 4/sec freq. PO suggested that low battery can cau. Riding along Friday night, when the red triangle starts lights up and the brake failure light comes on and flashes.
I have brakes. I stop and shut the bike down and start it back up. Still have the red triangle and flashing light.
Stopped to get coffee. After about 15 minutes, I start the bike an. I have a 2007 R1200RT.
Last week two warning indicator lights came on while riding my bike (13 mile ride), the red exclamation triangle and brake failure were blinking on and off (see picture) thoughts? The bike rode fine for the duration of the ride (6 miles remaining). Thoughts? Check to make sure your brake lights work, a stuck front or rear brake switch will give you this fault.
Does the brake failure light appear to be flashing at a faster than normal rate? This indicates a failure found in the startup test, make sure you don't apply the brakes when you first turn the key on until the tests are completed. Hi My 2007 1200Rt 34k has been laid up for 6 months whilst travelling. Replaced battery.
Starts fine but after going through yellow warning light and brake failure light which goes off after short distance rotations, the red warning light comes. Here's a possibility - It's my belief that the brake light triggers the ABS system (certainly true on my '05). Prolonged brake light triggering will initiate a fault indication.
Check the brake light switch adjustment to make sure there is at least a minimum of lever / pedal travel before the. I have a 2007 R1200RT and have started to get an intermittent brake failure light when driving. It is on solid, not flashing and has come on after riding.
Let's see if I can give a good description of my problem. This is a 2008 RT with 70500 miles on it. About 2 weeks ago, when coming to a stop the Brake failure light came on.
I reset it by turning the key off and back on. I rode about 100 miles that day with no other problem. I ride daily and no p.