Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Adding Rear Brake Fluid - KTM 85 SX 19 Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
12.10

Checking the rear brake fluid level

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 efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
12.11

Adding rear brake fluid

Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
–
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
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
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Disconnect 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
basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
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Hold screw
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
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Hold push rod
Guideline
C00266-10
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Reconnect spring
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in viewer
» If an air bubble is visible in viewer
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Add rear brake fluid.
L00071-10
x
.
1
and, with push rod , turn it back until you have maximum free
4 5
accordingly.
3
accordingly until you have free travel
5
and tighten nut .
3 2
and tighten nut .
5 4
.
1
1
( p. 57)
x
. If necessary, adjust the
A
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8 20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
.
:
1
57
and
2