General Information About Ktm Disc Brakes - KTM 60 SX Owner's Handbook Manual

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General information about KTM disc brakes

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR:
The brake fluid reservoir on front wheel brake has been designed in such a
way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not necessary to top up the
brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the minimum level either the
brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely worn.
min. 3 mm
In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer immediately.
BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake system with "Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1", one of the
best brake fluids currently available. We recommend that you continue to
use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether and of an amber color.
If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you may use DOT 4 brake
fluid. However, you should replace it as soon as possible by DOT 5.1.
Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjustment
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screw
stance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are pressed
against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.
For this purpose, undo the counter nut
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until he desired adjustment is achieved. After the adjustment process
retighten the counter nut.
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T THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
MAY THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED
GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
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DED PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is combined with the hand brake cylinder on the
handlebar and provided with an inspection glass. When the brake fluid
reservoir is in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop
below the "MIN" mark on the inspection glass.
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ROPPING OF THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BELOW THE
THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR TOTALLY WORN BRAKE PADS
CONTACT A LICENSED
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir *
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When the brake fluid falls to the middle of the inspection glass, new brake
fluid has to be added.
Loosen screws
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid
reservoir to 5 mm (0.2 in) below the rim with clean brake fluid DOT 5.1
(Shell Advance Brake DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws.
Rinse off spilled or overflowing brake fluid with water.
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EVER USE
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TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
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RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
DOCTOR
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ON T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
5 mm
REMOVER
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SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the resi-
CAUTION
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FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
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and remove lid and membrane
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BRAKE FLUID T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
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EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
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RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A
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