KTM 690 Duke Owner's Manual page 94

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid! It is silicone-based and purple in color. 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.
Preparatory work
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Check the front brake linings. (
Main work
(Duke)
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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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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Level
B00948-10
tainer rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
p. 93)
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with membrane
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.
 (brake fluid level below con-
p. 180)
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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5 mm (0.2 in)
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