Changing The Basic Position Of The Brake Pedal; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Refilling The Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir; Checking The Rear Brake Pads - KTM 625 LC4 SUPERCOMPETITION Owner's Handbook Manual

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Changing the basic position of the brake pedal *

The basic setting of the foot brake pedal can be changed by turning the end
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stop roller . Using the push rod
must be set.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm of free
play, before the push rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be
recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal).
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F THIS CLEARANCE IS MISSING PRESSURE ACCUMULATES IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND
THE BRAKE PADS BEGIN TO RUB
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COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
Check the rear brake fluid level
The reservoir for the rear disc brake is located above the main brake
cylinder. The level of brake fluid may not fall below the „MIN" mark when
the vehicle has been left standing upright
WARNING
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F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
KTM
AUTHORIZED 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
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the hexagon screw . Then move the container outwards as indicated in
the illustration. Remove plug
DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake 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.
WARNING
– N DOT5
EVER USE BRAKE FLUID
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COLOR EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
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TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
A DOCTOR
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HE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS ON THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BRAKES HAVE BEEN
DESIGNED IN SUCH A WAY THAT EVEN IF THE BRAKE PADS ARE WORN IT IS NOT
NECESSARY TO TOP UP THE BRAKE FLUID
THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE
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COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
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N THIS CASE CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED
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ON T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
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REMOVER
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SE 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).
WARNING
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T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
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MM OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
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DON T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
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F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
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WORN THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC
THEREBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
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, the free play on the foot brake pedal
CAUTION
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HE BRAKING SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL
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N THIS CASE
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T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
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VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
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RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
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F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
CAUTION
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IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
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OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
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CAUTION
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CONSULT AN
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