Changing The Rear Brake Fluid - KTM 450 SX-F Repair Manual

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Changing the rear brake fluid

– Move the vehicle into a vertical position.
– Disassemble the screw cap
the brake fluid reservoir.
– Use a syringe to extract the used brake fluid and fill with fresh DOT
5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1).
– Use a commercial extractor (shop equipment) to extract the used
brake fluid out of the system through the bleeder screw
brake caliper. Make sure the brake fluid reservoir is always filled
with enough fresh brake fluid.
– Tighten the bleeder screw
– Fill with DOT5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to
the mark on the inside of the reservoir.
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– Check the O-ring of the screw cap for damage, exchange it if
necessary and remount the screw cap again.
– Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with water.
– Press the foot brake pedal until you feel the point of pressure.
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EVER USE BRAKE FLUID
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PURPLE ASKETS AND BRAKE HOSES WILL BE DAMAGED IF
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FLUID IS USED
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RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATIONS
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EYES F BRAKE FLUID SPLASHES INTO YOUR EYES
WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
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AKE SURE NO BRAKE FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH PAINTED PARTS AS
BRAKE FLUID WILL CORRODE THE PAINTWORK
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NLY USE CLEAN NEW BRAKE FLUID FROM TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINERS
together with the rubber boot
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and attach the dust cap
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CAUTION
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T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND DYED
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VOID CONTACT WITH THE SKIN OR
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RINSE THOROUGHLY WITH
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DOT 5
BRAKE
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