13/Brake System; Checking The Front Brake Linings; Removing Front Brake Linings; Installing The Front Brake Linings - KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Repair Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM
Cbeckinllhe front brake lininp-
Warning
Danger 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
- Change worn brake linings immediately.
RllmoYinl front brake lininp
Warning
- Check the brake linings for minimum thickness •.
I
Minimum thickness •
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<:
1 mm
(<:
0.04 in)
• If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
- Change the front brake linings. ( .. p.
87)
- Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
• If damage or cracking is visible:
- Change the front brake linings. ( .. p.
87)
Danler of accident
Brake system failure.
- Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally.
Warning
- Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake pistons.
• Info
I
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
- Remove locking split pins . , withdraw bolt . , and take out the brake linings.
- Remove cable clip •. Remove screws. and take off brake caliper.
- Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
Danger 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
- Always keep the brake discs free
of
oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danller 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to use of non-approved brake linings.
86
- Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM vehicles. The construc-
tion and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original KTM
brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the origi-
nal license. The vehicle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
- Check the brake discs. ( .. p. 72)
- Check that leaf spring
0
in the brake caliper and sliding plate. in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
• Info
I
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake
disc.
13/BRAKE SYSTEM
Cbeckinllhe front brake lininp-
Warning
Danger 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
- Change worn brake linings immediately.
RllmoYinl front brake lininp
Warning
- Check the brake linings for minimum thickness •.
I
Minimum thickness •
I
<:
1 mm
(<:
0.04 in)
• If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
- Change the front brake linings. ( .. p.
87)
- Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
• If damage or cracking is visible:
- Change the front brake linings. ( .. p.
87)
Danler of accident
Brake system failure.
- Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally.
Warning
- Press the brake caliper by hand on to the brake disc in order to press back the
brake pistons.
• Info
I
Make sure when pushing back the brake pistons that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
- Remove locking split pins . , withdraw bolt . , and take out the brake linings.
- Remove cable clip •. Remove screws. and take off brake caliper.
- Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
Danger 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
- Always keep the brake discs free
of
oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danller 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to use of non-approved brake linings.
86
- Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM vehicles. The construc-
tion and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original KTM
brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the origi-
nal license. The vehicle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
- Check the brake discs. ( .. p. 72)
- Check that leaf spring
0
in the brake caliper and sliding plate. in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
• Info
I
The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake
disc.