KTM 545 XC ATV EU 2011 Owner's Manual page 135

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BRAKES
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid! It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5 brake
fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid is corrosive!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Remove the front brake linings.
Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Remove cover
Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid over-
flows from the brake fluid reservoir.
Mount the front brake linings.
Correct the brake fluid level to level
Guideline
Dimension
edge of container)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
302838-10
x
(
p. 134)
.
with membrane
.
x
(
p. 135)
.
(brake fluid level below top
p. 207)
5 mm (0.2 in)
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