Changing The Basic Position Of The Brake Pedal; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Refilling The Rear Brake Reservoir; Checking The Rear Brake Pads - KTM 125 LC2 1998 Owner's Handbook Manual

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Changing the basic position of the foot brake pedal*
The basic position of the foot brake pedal can be altered by turning the
stop screw
by means of the push rod
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm
(0.12–0.20 in) 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 FREE PLAY IS NOT PRESENT
WHEN DRIVING
3-5 mm
SYSTEM OVERHEATS AND CAN FAIL COMPLETELY IN EXTREME CASES
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 connecting boot. The brake fluid level may not
drop below the „MlN" marking when the vehicle is in an upright position.
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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 DOWN
AN AUTHORIZED

Refilling the rear brake reservoir*

When the brake fluid level has dropped to the MIN mark, you need to refill
the brake fluid reservoir. This is done by first unscrewing the cap
rubber boot
until it reaches the MAX mark, then screw rubber boot and cap back on.
Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
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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).
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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 ENTI
RELY WORN AWAY
BRAKE DISC
1 . The free play at the foot brake pedal must then be adjusted
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! CAUTION
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THEN PRESSURE CAN BUILD UP IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM
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CAUSING CONSTANT FRICTION OF THE BRAKE PADS
WARNING
KTM
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
4 . Add brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1)
WARNING
DOT 5
EVER USE BRAKE FLUID
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COLOR EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
A DOCTOR
! CAUTION
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ON T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
WARNING
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
,
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
! CAUTION
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THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE
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IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
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HE BRAKING
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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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IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER
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CONSULT
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