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13
BRAKE SYSTEM
13.8
Checking the free travel of foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
13.9
Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
–
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
13.10
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
–
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, this is an indication that the brake system
is leaking or that the brake linings are completely worn down. Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your
authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Disconnect spring
–
Move the foot brake lever back and forth between the end stop and the contact to
the foot brake cylinder piston and check free travel
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
»
If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
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Reconnect spring
402026-10
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Disconnect spring
–
Loosen nut
travel.
–
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut
turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
–
Turn push rod
the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
–
Hold screw
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
–
Hold push rod
K00112-10
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Reconnect spring
.
.
.
and, with push rod
accordingly.
accordingly until you have free travel
and tighten nut
.
and tighten nut
.
.
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
(
p. 81)
, turn it back until you have maximum free
. If necessary, adjust
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8
20 Nm
(14.8 lbf ft)
.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
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