Checking The Brake Discs - KTM 125 Duke Owner's Manual

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12
BRAKE SYSTEM
12.2

Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
the brake pressure. The regulating process causes a slight pulsing of the hand and foot
brake levers.
ABS warning lamp
ing off. If it does not go out after starting off or if it lights up while riding, this indicates a
fault in the ABS. In this case, the ABS is no longer enabled and the wheels may lock during
braking. The brake system itself stays functional; only ABS control is not available.
The ABS warning lamp may also light up if the rotating speeds of the front and rear wheels
differ greatly under extreme riding conditions, for example when making wheelies or if the
rear wheel spins. This causes the ABS to switch off.
To reenable the ABS, the vehicle must be stopped and the ignition switched off. The ABS
is reenabled when the vehicle is switched on again. The ABS warning lamp goes out when
you start off.
Button
can be used to switch ABS off manually (see Starting).
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disk to
see if it conforms to measurement
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in area
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
Rear
400480-10
must light up after the ignition is switched on and go out after start-
.
of the brake disc.
3.6 mm (0.142 in)
3.6 mm (0.142 in)
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