Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Foot Brake Lever; Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 50 SX Mini Owner's Manual

BRAKES

Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever

11.13
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.

Checking rear brake fluid level

11.14
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. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is suitable for the rider.
» If the basic position of the foot brake lever needs to be adjusted:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
x
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Detach the spring.
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Loosen nut
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Turn back push rod
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For an individual adjustment of the basic position of the foot brake lever, loose the
screw and turn the eccentric brake lever stop

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Tighten screw
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
700489-01
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Turn push rod
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever
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Hold push rod
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Attach the spring.
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is suitable for the rider.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
» When an air bubble is visible in the viewer
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Add rear brake fluid.
700490-01
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until free travel is at a maximum.
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.
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until clearance is created.
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and tighten nut .
 
( p. 47)
x
( p. 46)
x
accordingly.
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M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
.
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:
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