KTM 500 EXC Owner's Manual page 74

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.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir,
extracting it by suction if it does.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
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brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove cotter pins
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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Check that leaf spring
caliper support are seated correctly.
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Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cotter pins.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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Operate the hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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Correct the brake fluid quantity to level
Guideline

Level
tainer rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
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Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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.
 
with membrane .
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, pull out pin
 in the brake caliper and sliding plate
(brake fluid level below con-
p. 113)
, and remove the brake linings.


.
5 mm (0.2 in)
72
in the brake