Adjusting Basic Position Of Footbrake Lever; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 450 EXC-R EU Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting basic position of footbrake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.

Checking the rear brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Have the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
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Disconnect spring
Loosen nut
To adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever individually, lossen nut
turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn push rod
basic position of the footbrake lever.
500154-10
Specification
Free play at foot brake lever
Hold screw
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis
Hold push rod
Specification
Remaining nuts, chassis
Reconnect spring
Stand the vehicle upright.
Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
» When in the viewer
Add rear brake fluid. (
400234-10
.
and with push rod , turn it back until you have maximum free play.
accordingly.
accordingly until you have free play
and tighten nut .
and tighten nut .
.
an air bubble is visible:
P. 61)
. If necessary, adjust the
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8 30 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
M6 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
.
60
and