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13/BRAKE SYSTEM
Changing the front brake linings
Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
KTM recommends brake fluid DOT 5.1 from Motorex
and offers more protection under high load.
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!
Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever (Every XCR-W models)
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. This brake fluid has a higher wet boiling point than brake fluid DOT 4
Remove the front brake linings.
Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
Remove screws
Remove cover
Press the brake piston back to its basic position and make sure that no brake fluid
overflows from the brake fluid reservoir.
Install the front brake linings. (
Add brake fluid to level
Specification
Measurement of
Brake fluid DOT 5.1 (
Check parts for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn parts.
Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Adjust the basic setting of the handbrake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
handbrake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the handbrake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
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Do not make any adjustments while riding!
Check the free play of the hand brake lever. (
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with membrane
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P. 45)
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P. 174)
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5 mm (0.2 in)
P. 47)
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