Changing The Rear Brake Fluid - KTM 2014 690 SMC R EU Repair Manual

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14
BRAKE SYSTEM
14.13

Changing the rear brake fluid

Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Cover the painted parts.
Take off screw cap
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 (
G00808-10
Mount bleeder cover
Bleeder cover (00029013004) (
Connect the bleeding device.
Bleeding device (00029013100) (
G00809-10
Open shut-off valve
Info
Follow the operating instructions of the bleeding device.
Ensure that the inflation pressure is correctly set at pressure gauge
sary, adjust the inflation pressure at pressure regulator
Guideline
Inflation pressure
201494-11
Pull off protection cap
bottle.
Bleeding device (00029013100) (
Open bleeder screw
Info
Bleed until fresh brake fluid emerges from the bleeder bottle hose without
bubbles.
G00810-10
Tighten the bleeder screw.
Close shut-off valve
with the washer and membrane.
p. 229)
p. 224)
.
p. 228)
p. 228)
.
2... 2.5 bar (29... 36 psi)
of the bleeder screw. Connect the hose of the bleeder
p. 228)
by approx. one-half turn.
.
97
. If neces-
.

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