Removing The Front Wheel - KTM 990 Supermoto R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE
Note
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake discs.
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If the brake linings are not changed in time, the steel brake lining carriers grind on the brake disc. The braking effect is greatly
reduced and the brake discs are rendered unserviceable. Check the brake linings regularly.

Removing the front wheel

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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or wear is encountered:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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Jack up the motorcycle at the rear. (
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Jack up the motorcycle at the front. (
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Remove the screws
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Press back the brake linings with a light lateral tilting of the brake calipers on the brake
disc. Pull the brake calipers carefully back from the brake discs and hang them to one
side.
Info
Do not pull the hand brake lever when the brake calipers are removed.
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≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
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from both brake calipers.
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