Checking Rear Brake Linings - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM
• Info
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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 attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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- Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Warning
- Remove screws
- Remove cover with membrane
- Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill with
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
(e-
p. 228)
Brake fluid DOT
41
DOT
5.1
(e-
p.
224)
- Pull off dust cap and connect a commercially available suction device (standard
workshop equipment).
- Release bleeder screw and draw out the old brake fluid.
- During suction, always ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is filled with a suffi-
cient amount of new brake fluid.
- Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and mount the dust cap.
- Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Dimension (brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
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Brake fluid DOT
41
DOT
5.1
(e-
p.
224)
5
mm
(0.2
in)
- Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
- Activate the hand brake lever until a firm pressure point is achieved.
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Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
Dan,ar
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accidents
Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
- Change worn brake linings immediately.
- Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
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Minimum thickness
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~
1 mm
(~
0.04 in)
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If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
- Change the rear brake linings.
(e-
p. 102)
- Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
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If damage or cracking is visible:
- Change the rear brake linings.
(e-
p. 102)