Checking The Rear Brake Linings - KTM 690 enduro R EU Repair Manual

15 BRAKE SYSTEM
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.
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Checking the rear brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
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Change worn brake linings immediately.
Note
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake discs.
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If the brake linings are not changed in time, the steel brake lining carriers grind on the brake disc. The braking effect is greatly
reduced and the brake discs are destroyed. Check the brake linings regularly.
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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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Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill with
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Pull off protection cap
(standard workshop equipment).
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Release bleeder screw
Info
During suction, ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is always filled with a
sufficient amount of fresh brake fluid.
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Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and mount the protection
cap.
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Measurement
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings. (
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If there is wear or tearing:
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Change the rear brake linings. (
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with membrane .
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p. 212)
and connect a commercially available suction device
4
and draw out the old brake fluid.
5
.
A
A
p. 212)
A
5 mm (0.2 in)
.
A
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
p. 95)
p. 95)
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