Adjusting The Free Travel Of The Foot Brake Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Foot Brake Lever - KTM 65 SX Owner's Manual

BRAKES

Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever

11.11
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.

Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever

11.12
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up on the rear brake circuit. The rear brake can fail due to
overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
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Attach spring
x
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Detach the spring.
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Loosen nut
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Turn push rod
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever
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Hold push rod
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Attach the spring.
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Check whether the basic position of the foot brake lever is suitable for the rider.
B00402-10
» If the basic position of the foot brake lever needs to be adjusted:
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Adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
x
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Detach the spring.
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Loosen nut
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Turn back push rod
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Loosen nut
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever, turn screw
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
B00402-11
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Hold screw
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Check the free travel of the foot brake lever. (
Guideline
Free travel of foot brake lever
» If the free travel at the foot brake lever does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the free travel of the foot brake lever.
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Attach spring
.

.

until clearance is created.
 
and tighten nut .
 
.

.

.

and tighten nut .
 
.

3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 53)
x
accordingly.

M8 30 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
p. 52)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 53)
x
53