Brake System 14; Checking The Free Travel Of The Front Brake Lever; Adjusting The Free Travel Of The Front Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - KTM Freeride E-XC NG 2018 Owner's Manual

14.1

Checking the free travel of the front brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the front brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the front brake lever in accordance with the specification.
14.2

Adjusting the free travel of the front brake lever

14.3

Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Push the front brake lever to the handlebar and check free
A
travel .
Free travel on the front brake
lever
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
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Adjust the free travel of the front brake lever.
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A00192-10
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Adjust the free travel of the front brake lever with adjusting
1
screw .
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free
travel. The pressure point moves away from the
handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase
free travel. The pressure point moves towards the han-
A00192-11 dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use
force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
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Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around
the contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front
400257-10

BRAKE SYSTEM 14

≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
A
.
3.7 mm (0.146 in)
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