Checking Brake Discs; Checking Free Play Of Hand Brake Lever - KTM 65 XC 2009 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking brake discs

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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency 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 play of hand brake lever

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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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Inject the liquid into the system until it escapes from drill 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 screws 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 diaphragm. Mount and tighten the screws.
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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
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Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limits
Front
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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 disk exhibits damage, cracking or deformation:
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Change the brake disc.
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Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free play
Free play of hand brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the handbrake lever. (
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4 mm (0.16 in)
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
.
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 37)
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of the master