Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level; Checking The Rear Brake Pads - KTM ENDURO 640 LC4 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Checking rear brake fluid level

The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located on the left-hand side of the
vehicle next to the carburetor carburetor connection boot. The brake fluid level
may not drop below the „MlN" marking when the vehicle is in an upright
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.
Refilling the rear brake fluid reservoir *
When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill
the brake fluid reservoir.
For easier access to the brake fluid reservoir it is recommended to remove the
hexagon screw [1]. Then move the container outwards as indicated in the illus-
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tration. Remove plug [2] with rubber boot [3] and add brake fluid DOT 5.1
(Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to the „MAX" mark. Replace rubber boot
and plug. Overflown or spilled brake liquid must be rinsed off with water. Mount
the screw and fix the brake fluid reservoir to the frame, always making sure
to prevent kinks in the connecting hose.
– NEVER USE DOT 5 BRAKE FLUID! IT IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A
PURPLE COLOR. SEALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED
TO IT.
– STORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
– BRAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION. AVOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND
EYES. IF YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES, RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER
AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
– DON'T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT, IT IS AN EFFECTIVE
PAINT REMOVER.
– USE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER.

Checking the rear brake pads

The brake pads can be inspected from the rear. The thickness of the linings
may not be less than 1 mm (0.04 in).
AT THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER
THAN 1 MM (0.04 IN), OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE. FOR
YOUR OWN SAFETY DON'T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED.
IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY
OR ENTIRELY WORN AWAY, THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL
RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC, IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROY-
ING THE BRAKE DISC.
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