Check The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Refilling The Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir; Checking The Rear Brake Pads; Replacing The Rear Brake Pads - KTM 65 SX 2003 Owner's Manual

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Check rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located above the carburator. The
level of brake fluid may not fall below the "MIN" mark when the vehicle
has been left standing upright
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK
OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
KTM
AUTHORIZED DEALER IMMEDIATELY

Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir *

For this purpose, it is recommended to remove the screw and to pull the
brake fluid reservoir outwards. Now the screw cap
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can be removed. Add brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT
5.1) until the brake fluid level reaches the "MAX" mark, then mount the
screw cap together with the rubber boot. Restore the brake fluid reservoir
to its original position and fix it with the screw. The connecting hose bet-
ween the reservoir and the foot brake cylinder must be carefully positioned,
preventing kinks and keeping a safe distance between the hose and the
exhaust pipe. Spilled brake fluid must be rinsed off with water.
– N DOT5
EVER USE
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COLOR EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
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TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
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A DOCTOR
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ON T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
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REMOVER
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SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
Checking rear brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
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T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1 ,
MM OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
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DON T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
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F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRE
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LY WORN THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE
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DISC THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
Replacing rear brake pads *
Remove the cover
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bolt out of the brake caliper in an outward direction and remove it
together with the leaf spring
Pull the brake pads upwards and out of the brake caliper. Clean the brake
caliper thoroughly with compressed air.
Before installing the new brake pads push the brake pistons backwards with
an appropriate screwdriver.
WARNING
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N THIS CASE
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WARNING
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BRAKE FLUID T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL IS OF A PURPLE
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VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
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RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
CAUTION
WARNING
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CAUTION
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and the locking ring . Using a punch, press the
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CONSULT AN
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and the rubber boot
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IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
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OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
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