Adjusting Basic Position Of Foot Brake Lever; Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 450 SX-F EU 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting basic position of foot brake lever

9.60
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.

Checking rear brake fluid level

9.61
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brakes according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Reconnect spring
x
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Detach spring
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Loosen nut
travel.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
turn screw

Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Turn push rod
800006-10
basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free play at foot brake lever
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Hold screw
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Hold push rod
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Attach spring
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in the sight glass
» If there is an air bubble in the sight glass
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Add brake fluid to the rear brake circuit.
400234-10
.

.

and with push rod , turn it back until you have maximum free
 
accordingly.
accordingly until there is free travel

and tighten nut .
 
and tighten nut .
 
.

( p. 47)
x
. If necessary, adjust the

3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8 30 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
M6 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
.

visible:

( p. 48)
x
47
and
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