KTM 250 SX-F EU 2011 Owner's Manual page 57

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BRAKES
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Remove cover
100928-10
Press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push back the brake pistons and
ensure that no brake fluid runs out of the brake fluid reservoir, sucking it off if it
does.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
Remove the locking split pins
Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
B00351-10
Check that leaf spring
caliper support are seated correctly.
100397-01
Insert the brake linings, insert pin
Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
B00351-11
.
with membrane
.
, pull out pin
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
, and mount locking split pins
and remove the brake linings.
in the brake
.
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