KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2004 Owner's Manual page 30

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4
5
12 mm
min.
1 mm
Changing the basic position of the foot brake lever *
Loosen the counter nut
lever reaches the right position. Tighten the counter nut.
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Checking rear brake fluid level
The brake fluid reservoir for the rear disk brake is combined with the foot
brake cylinder and has an inspection window. The brake fluid level should
not drop below the "MIN" mark when the motorcycle is in a vertical
position.
– I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM
HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED
– H
AVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT AN AUTHORIZED
2
YEARS
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir *
It is not necessary to refill brake fluid under normal conditions (see General
3
information on KTM disk brakes).
However, the brake fluid must be refilled as soon as the brake fluid level
reaches the MIN mark.
Remove the screws
rear brake caliper pistons all the way back, demounting the rear wheel if
necessary. Fill DOT 5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to
12 mm (0.5 in) under the top edge of the reservoir. Remount the rubber
boot, cover and screws. Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid
with water. Actuate the rear brake until you feel the point of pressure.
– A
CTUATE THE REAR BRAKE UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE
– N
EVER USE
COLOR
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
A DOCTOR
– D
ON
REMOVER
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
Checking the rear brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1
MM
'
DON T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN AWAY
,
DISC IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
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and turn the push rod
WARNING
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
.
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and the cover
WARNING
DOT5 ! I
BRAKE FLUID T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
. S
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
!
CAUTION
'
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
.
WARNING
,
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
!
CAUTION
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
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until the foot brake
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KTM
WORKSHOP EVERY
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with the rubber boot
.
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.
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
!
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
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OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
.
!
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N THIS CASE
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. Push the
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F
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