Checking The Rear Brake Linings - KTM 250 EXC EU Repair Manual

16 BRAKE SYSTEM
16.9

Checking the rear brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
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Change worn brake linings immediately.
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Open shut-off valve
Info
Follow the operating instructions of the bleeding device.
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Ensure that the filling pressure is correctly set at pressure gauge
adjust the filling pressure at pressure regulator
Guideline
Filling pressure
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Pull off protection cap
the bleeder bottle.
Bleeding device (00029013100) (
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Open bleeder screw
Info
Bleed until fresh brake fluid emerges from the bleeder bottle hose without
bubbles.
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Tighten the bleeder screw.
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Close shut-off valve
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Open the bleeder screw again until brake fluid stops emerging.
Info
This prevents overfilling of the brake fluid reservoir.
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Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the hose of the bleeder bottle. Mount the pro-
tection cap.
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Disconnect the bleeding device. Remove the bleeder cover.
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Level
C
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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Check the hand brake lever for a firm pressure point.
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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 brake linings of the rear brake. (
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or cracking is visible:
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Change the brake linings of the rear brake. (
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4
2... 2.5 bar (29... 36 psi)
of the brake caliper bleeder screw. Connect the hose of
5
p. 272)
by approx. one half turn.
6
.
4
.
C
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 268)
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
A
. If necessary,
A
.
B
.
A
p. 112)
p. 112)
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