Changing The Front Brake Linings - KTM 65 SX 2009 Repair Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM

Changing the front brake linings

13.8
Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
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Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc., according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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Insert the brake linings.
Info
Ensure that the brake linings are correctly positioned in the holding spring.
700426-01
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Mount and tighten screw
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Mount lock washer
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
700427-01
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Remove the front brake linings. (
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Install the front brake linings. (
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Correct the brake fluid level.
Guideline
700420-10
Brake fluid level under top level of con-
tainer
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the diaphragm. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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p. 39)
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with diaphragm .
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p. 39)
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 120)
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