Checking The Front Brake Linings; Removing Front Brake Linings - KTM 450 SX ATV 2010 Repair Manual

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13/BRAKE SYSTEM

Checking the front brake linings

16.7
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
Change worn brake linings immediately.

Removing front brake linings

16.8
Warning
Danger of accident Brake system failure.
Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally.
Info
The operations are the same on the left and right.
Pull off dust cap
equipment).
Remove the bleeder screw and suck out the old brake fluid.
Info
During suction, ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is always sufficiently
filled with fresh brake fluid.
Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and attach the dust cap.
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Measurement of
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Install the wheel/wheels. (
Remove the wheel/wheels. (
Check the brake linings of both front brake calipers for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
»
If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
Change the front brake linings. (
Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
»
If damage or cracking is visible:
Change the front brake linings. (
Install the wheel/wheels. (
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Remove the wheel/wheels. (
Pull the hand brake lever and release it again.
Locking pawl moves into its basic position, parking brake is deactivated.
and connect a commercially available suction device (workshop
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 223)
p. 73)
p. 72)
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
p. 92)
p. 92)
p. 73)
p. 72)
91
.

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