Changing The Rear Brake Fluid - KTM 250 EXC EU Repair Manual

16 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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Changing the rear brake fluid

Warning
Skin irritation 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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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
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
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Preparatory work
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Check the rear brake linings. (
Main work
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Add brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane and the O-ring.
Info
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Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Cover the painted parts.
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Remove screw cap
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Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill with
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
308507-10
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Mount bleeder cover
Bleeder cover (00029013006) (
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Connect the bleeding device.
Bleeding device (00029013100) (
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p. 111)
with membrane and the O-ring.
1 2
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A
p. 268)
with membrane and the O-ring.
1
p. 273)
p. 268)
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2
p. 272)
p. 272)
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