Adjusting The Free Travel Of The Foot Brake Lever; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 125 DUKE EU Repair Manual

14 BRAKE SYSTEM
14.9

Adjusting the free travel of the foot brake lever

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 the free travel on foot brake lever according to specifications.
14.10

Checking the rear brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
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Disconnect spring
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Release nut
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Hold screw
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Attach spring
B00737-10
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in the brake fluid reservoir.
» If the fluid level reaches the MIN mark
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Add rear brake fluid. (
C00202-10
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1
and use screw to adjust the specified free travel
2 3
and tighten nut .
3 2
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3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
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73