Checking The Free Travel Of Foot Brake Lever - KTM 350 EXC-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checking the free travel of foot brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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6
Check that spring plate
7
sliding plate in the brake caliper bracket are seated cor-
rectly.
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Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cot-
ter pins.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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Operate the hand 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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Correct the brake fluid level to level
Guideline
A
Level (brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the
screws.
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
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Disconnect spring .
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Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop
and the contact to the foot brake cylinder piston and check
A
free travel .
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
( p. 97)
in the brake caliper and brake pad
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5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 147)