Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level - KTM 990 SUPER DUKE, 990 SUPER DUKE R Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

The basic position of the hand brake lever can be modified by turning the adjusting screw
[1]. This lets you adapt the position of the pressure point (the resistance you feel on the
hand brake lever when the brake pads are pressed against the brake disk) to fit any hand.
min. 3 mm
At the hand brake lever, free travel must at least be 3 mm (0.12 in). Only then may the pis-
ton in the hand brake cylinder be moved (to be recognized by the greater resistance of the
hand brake lever). If this free travel is not provided, pressure will build up in the braking
system, and the front wheel brake may fail due to overheating.

Checking the front brake fluid level

The brake fluid reservoir for the front brake is located on the left side of the handlebar and
has a „MIN" and a „MAX" mark. The brake fluid level may not fall below the „MIN" mark
when the vehicle is parked in a vertical position.
– If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum either the brake system has a leak or
the brake pads are completely worn down. In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer
immediately.
– Have the brake fluid changed at an authorized KTM workshop every 2 years.
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