KTM 450 SMR 2021 Owner's Manual page 84

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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.
K01107-10
F00405-11
F01126-10
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Position the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap with membrane
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push
back the brake piston. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow
out of the brake fluid reservoir; extract some if necessary.
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Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake piston.
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3
Remove cotter pins , pull out pin
brake linings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
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5
Check that spring plate
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plate in the brake caliper bracket are seated correctly.
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The arrow on the spring plate points in the direction of
rotation of the brake disc.
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and the O-ring.
4
, and remove the
in the brake caliper and sliding