Checking The Front Brake Linings - KTM 690 Duke Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
12.6

Checking the front brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
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Change worn brake linings immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Note
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by damaged brake discs.
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If the brake linings are not changed in time, the steel brake lining carriers grind on the brake disc. The braking effect is greatly
reduced and the brake discs are destroyed. Check the brake linings regularly.
Preparatory work
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Check the front brake linings. (
Main work
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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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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
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Level
tainer rim)
B00948-10
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
p. 86)
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with membrane .
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(brake fluid level below con-
p. 166)
5 mm (0.2 in)
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