Removing Front Brake Linings; Mounting Front Brake Linings - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Removing front brake linings

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Warning
Danger of accidents Improper brake maintenance and repair.
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Always have your brake system maintained and repaired in an authorized KTM workshop.

Mounting front brake linings

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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to use of non-approved brake linings.
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Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM motorcycles. The
construction and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original
KTM brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the
original license. The motorcycle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
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Check the brake linings for thickness
> Lining thickness
The lining thickness is less than the specified measurement:
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Change the front brake linings. (
400235-10
x
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Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the brake
pistons.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove the locking split pins
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Remove screws
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Clean brake caliper and brake caliper support.
400253-11
x
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Check the brake discs. (
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Check that the leaf spring
caliper support are seated correctly.
Info
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake disc.
400255-10
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Fit brake pads, insert bolt
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Position brake caliper, mount and tighten screws
Rules
Screw, front brake
caliper
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
400253-12
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A
: ≤ 1 mm ( ≤ 0.04 in)
A
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, withdraw the bolt
1
and take off brake caliper.
3
38)
in the brake caliper and sliding plate
1
, and fit locking split pins
3
M8 25 Nm
(18.44 lbf ft)
, and take out the brake pads.
2
in the brake
2
.
4
.
5
Loctite ® 243™ ( 84)
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