Changing The Rear Brake Fluid - KTM 2008 690 SMC EU Repair Manual

13/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.

Changing the rear brake fluid

14.13
Warning
Skin irritation 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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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
–
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.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Add brake fluid to the MAX mark.
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the screw cap with the washer and membrane.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Remove screw cap
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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 dust cap
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 dust cap.
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with the washer and membrane
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p. 204)
with washer and membrane
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p. 208)
p. 204)
and connect a commercially available suction device (standard
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and draw out the old brake fluid.
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