Checking The Free Travel Of Foot Brake Lever - KTM 450 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
pad sliding plate in the brake caliper bracket are
seated correctly.
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Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the
cotter pins.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake
linings 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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2
Position cover with membrane
1
screws .
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid
that has overflowed or spilled.
in the brake caliper and brake
A
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 164)
3
. Mount and tighten