Changing The Front Brake Linings - KTM 525 XC ATV 2008 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Changing the front brake linings

Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. 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!
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Insert the inside brake lining into the brake caliper and fix with bolt
Insert the external brake lining into the brake caliper and slide the bolts in all the
way.
100072-10
Mount the locking split pins
Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
Mount the wheel/wheels. (
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x
Remove the front brake linings.
Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Remove cover
Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
Mount the front brake linings.
Top up brake fluid to level
Specification
Measurement of
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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P. 56)
x
( P. 50)
.
with membrane .
x
( P. 50)
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
P. 95)
51
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