Checking The Rear Brake Disc; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Handbrake Lever - KTM 2008 1190 RC8 USA Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking the rear brake disc

9.34
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by worn brake discs.
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Have worn brake discs replaced immediately in an authorized KTM-RC8 workshop.

Adjusting the basic position of the handbrake lever

9.35
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Check the thickness of the brake disc in several places to see if it conforms to measure-
ment .
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Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in area
Brake disc - wear limit
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
400480-10
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Change the brake disc.
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Pull the brake lever forwards.
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Adjust the neutral position of the handbrake lever to your hand position by turning the
adjusting screw
Info
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
700260-01
x
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of the brake linings.
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4.5 mm (0.177 in)
137