Checking The Front Brake Linings - KTM 450 SX-F 2017 Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
12.6

Checking the front brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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
F00149-10
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
A
Level
voir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
400379-10
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Position cover
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilled brake fluid immediately with water.
F00149-10
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the front brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or cracking is visible:
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Change the front brake linings.
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p. 69)
1
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2 with membrane 3 .
A
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(brake fluid level below reser-
p. 112)
2 3
with membrane
A
5 mm (0.2 in)
. Mount and tighten screws
A .
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
( p. 70)
( p. 70)
69
1
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