Changing Rear Brake Linings; Removing Front Wheel - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Changing rear brake linings

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Warning
Skin irritations 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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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
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Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
KTM recommends DOT 5.1 brake fluid from Motorex
greater safety for high demands.
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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Removing front wheel

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® . This has a higher wet boiling point than DOT 4 brake fluid and provides
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Remove the rear brake linings. (
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the reservoir.
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Mount the rear brake linings. (
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Top up the brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 5.1 (
400233-10
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Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
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Mount screw
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Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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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.
400253-10
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Remove screw
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Loosen screw
500084-10
45)
with membrane .
1 2
45)
.
A
82)
with membrane .
1 2
20)
.
1
.
2
46