Removing The Rear Brake Linings; Mounting Rear Brake Linings - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

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13/BRAKE SYSTEM

Removing the rear brake linings

16.15

Mounting rear brake linings

16.16
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to use of non-approved brake linings.
Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM vehicles. The construc-
tion and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original KTM
brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the origi-
nal license. The vehicle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake piston.
100063-10
Loosen screw 
screw by approx. 10 turns and use the screw to press the bearing bolt out of the
brake caliper. Remove screw.
100064-10
Note
Danger of damage Kinking of brake line.
Position and handle the brake line without straining it. The brake line must be
replaced if it is kinked.
Swing the brake caliper up, unhook it from brake caliper support 
down.
Remove brake linings 
Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
100066-10
Check the brake discs. (
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Check that the sliding plate 
insert the brake linings.
Info
Make sure that the decoupling plate 
brake pad.
100067-10
while holding hexagonal head 
.
P. 60)
is seated correctly in the brake caliper support and
of the bearing bolt. Unscrew the
and set it
is mounted on the piston side of the
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