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BRAKE SYSTEM
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
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 autho-
rized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake linings which have not been approved alter the braking efficiency.
Not all brake linings are tested and approved for KTM motorcycles. The structure and friction coefficient of the brake linings,
and thus their brake power, may vary greatly from that of original brake linings.
If brake linings are used that differ from the original equipment, compliance with the original homologation is not guaranteed.
In this case, the vehicle no longer corresponds to its condition at delivery and the warranty shall be void.
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Only use brake linings approved and recommended by KTM.
Warning
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 regu-
lations.
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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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir, extracting it if necessary.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
K00566-10
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Remove cotter pins
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
E00351-10
with membrane
and the O-ring.
, pull out pin
, and remove the brake linings.
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