Changing The Rear Brake Linings; Removing The Front Wheel - KTM 450 SMR Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Changing the rear brake linings

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Warning
Skin irritations 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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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
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Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. 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!

Removing the front wheel

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Remove the rear brake linings.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
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Install the rear brake linings.
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Add brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
400233-10
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane and the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
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Remove screw
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Loosen screw
500209-10
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Remove screws
Info
Do not pull the handbrake lever when the brake calipers are removed.
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with membrane and the O-ring.
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with washers and take off the brake caliper.
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