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13 BRAKE SYSTEM
13.11
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Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
–
Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
–
Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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2
Loosen nut
and, with push rod
have maximum free travel.
–
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individ-
ual requirements, loosen nut
ingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
–
Turn push rod
3
accordingly until you have free travel
necessary, adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
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5
Hold screw
and tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever
stop
–
3
Hold push rod
and tighten nut
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chas-
sis
–
Reconnect spring
1
.
–
Stand the vehicle upright.
–
Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
»
If the fluid has dropped below marking
viewer:
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Add rear brake fluid.
3
, turn it back until you
4
and turn screw
5
accord-
4
.
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
2
.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
1
.
A
in the level
(
p. 103)
A
. If
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