Checking The Brake Discs; Checking Free Travel Of Hand Brake Lever - KTM 250 XCF-W USA 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the brake discs

11.61
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect due to worn brake disc(s).
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Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be pleased to help.)

Checking free travel of hand brake lever

11.62
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake in the brake system. The front brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.
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Fill bleeding syringe
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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On the slave cylinder, remove bleeder screw
600683-10
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Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from bore hole
cylinder without bubbles.
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To prevent overflow, drain fluid occasionally from the master cylinder reservoir.
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Remove the bleeding syringe. Mount and tighten the bleeder screw.
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Correct the fluid level of the hydraulic clutch.
Guideline
Fluid level under top level of container
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
400340-10
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt fluid immediately with water.
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc
to see if it conforms to measurement
Info
A A
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
400257-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking or deformation:
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Change the brake disc.
with the appropriate hydraulic fluid.
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p. 102)
and mount bleeding syringe
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4 mm (0.16 in)
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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of the master
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