KTM 65 SX 2023 Owner's Manual page 78

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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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 corrodes paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
V02826-10
V02831-10
H00115-10
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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1
Remove screws .
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2
Take off cover with membrane
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Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir;
extract some if necessary.
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4
Remove cotter pins .
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Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper
laterally on the brake disc.
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5
Remove pin .
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Remove the brake linings and the retainer spring.
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Clean the brake caliper.
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Position the retainer spring.
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Position the new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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5
Mount pin .
Info
To make it easier to mount the pin, push the brake lin-
ings upwards against the retainer spring.
Make sure the brake linings and retainer spring are
seated correctly.
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4
Mount cotter pins .
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Check the brake discs. (
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Operate the foot 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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Add brake fluid up to level
Guideline
A
Level (brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the cover and membrane.
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Mount and tighten the screws.
3
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p. 65)
A
.
10 mm (0.39 in)
p. 109)