KTM 85 SX 2021 Owner's Manual page 84

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
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 attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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S04288-10
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Position the vehicle upright.
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1
Remove screws .
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Take off the cover with the washer and membrane
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Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir,
extracting some if necessary.
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3
Remove cotter pin .
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Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper
laterally on the brake disc.
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4
Remove pin .
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5
Remove brake linings
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Clean brake caliper.
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Position the retainer spring.
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Position the new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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4
Mount pin .
Info
To make it easier to mount the pin, push the brake lin-
ings upwards against the retainer spring.
Make sure the brake linings and retainer spring are
seated correctly.
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3
Mount cotter pins .
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Check the brake discs. (
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
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and the retainer spring.
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