Checking Brake Discs; Removing The Front Brake Disc; Installing The Front Brake Disc - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Repair Manual

09/FRONT WHEEL

Checking brake discs

Removing the front brake disc

Installing the front brake disc

Lift the front wheel into the fork, position it, and insert the wheel spindle.
Mount and tighten screw
Specification
Screw, front wheel spindle
Operate the hand brake lever several times until the brake pads are lying correctly
on the brake disc.
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
500084-11 Pull the front wheel brake and push down hard on the fork several times to align
the fork legs.
Fully tighten screw
Specification
Screw, fork stub
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc
to see if it conforms to measurement
Info
A A
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Wear limit of brake discs
front
Rear
400257-10
» The brake disc thickness is less than the specified value.
Replace the brake disc.
Remove front wheel. (
Remove screws
500106-10
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Clean the contact surface of the brake disc.
Position the brake disc with the label facing outward. Mount and tighten screws
Specification
Screw, front brake disc
Fit front wheel. (
500106-10
.
M24x1,5
.
M8
.
2.5 mm (0.1 in)
3.5 mm (0.14 in)
P. 33)
. Take off the brake disc.
M6
P. 33)
40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
P. 8)
15 Nm
(11.06 lbf ft)
14 Nm
(10.33 lbf ft)
34
.