Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level - KTM 2013 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

14 BRAKE SYSTEM
14.3

Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

14.4

Checking the front brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover with membrane
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Push the spring hanger forward from spring
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Remove springs
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Clean the brake caliper.
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Insert new brake linings
Info
The spring hanger of springs
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Level
A
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing wheel
Info
Pull the hand brake lever forward and turn the adjusting wheel.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
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2
. Remove brake linings
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. Position springs
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3
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p. 206)
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1
and pull out pin .
3 4
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and mount pins .
3 4
must be positioned upward.
5 mm (0.2 in)
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