Changing The Basic Position Of The Brake Pedal; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Refilling The Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir - KTM 60 SX Owner's Manual

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Changing the basic position of the brake pedal *

The basic setting of the foot brake pedal can be changed by turning the end
stop roller
must be set.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm of free
play, before the push rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be
recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal).
I
F THIS CLEARANCE IS MISSING
THE BRAKE PADS BEGIN TO RUB
COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
3-5mm
Check the rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located above the main brake
cylinder. 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 THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS
A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
AUTHORIZED

Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir*

When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill
the brake fluid reservoir. Remove the right side cover.
This is done by first unscrewing the cap
fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1) until it reaches the MAX
mark, then screw rubber belows and cap back on. Rinse off spilled or over-
flowing brake fluid with water.
– NEVER
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– B
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. Using the push rod
! CAUTION
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PRESSURE ACCUMULATES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND
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WARNING
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
WARNING
DOT5
USE BRAKE FLUID
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COLOR EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
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F YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
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A DOCTOR
CAUTION
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ON T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
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PAINT REMOVER
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
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, the free play on the foot brake pedal
HE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL
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N THIS CASE
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and rubber belows
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T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
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VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
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RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
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IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
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CONSULT AN
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. Add brake
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