Checking Rear Brake Linings - KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Repair Manual

13/BRAKE SYSTEM
• Info
I
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.
- Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
- Remove screws •.
- Remove cover. with membrane •.
91
- Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill with
El
((
400379-10
Checkina raar brake lininp-
Warning
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
(e-
p. 255)
Brake fluid DOT
41
DOT 5.1
(e-
p. 250)
- Pull off dust cap. and connect a commercially available suction device (standard
workshop equipment).
- Release bleeder screw. and draw out the old brake fluid.
- During suction, always ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is filled with a suffi-
cient amount of new brake fluid.
- Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and mount the dust cap.
- Add brake fluid to
level •.
Guideline
Dimension. (brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
I
Brake fluid DOT
41
DOT 5.1
(e-
p. 250)
5
mm
(0.2
in)
- Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
- Activate the hand brake lever until a firm pressure point is achieved.
• Info
I
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
Dan,ar 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
- Change worn brake linings immediately.
- 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 rear brake linings.
(e-
p. 93)
- Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
>
If damage or cracking is visible:
- Change the rear brake linings.
(e-
p. 93)
13/BRAKE SYSTEM
• Info
I
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.
- Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
- Remove screws •.
- Remove cover. with membrane •.
91
- Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill with
El
((
400379-10
Checkina raar brake lininp-
Warning
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000)
(e-
p. 255)
Brake fluid DOT
41
DOT 5.1
(e-
p. 250)
- Pull off dust cap. and connect a commercially available suction device (standard
workshop equipment).
- Release bleeder screw. and draw out the old brake fluid.
- During suction, always ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is filled with a suffi-
cient amount of new brake fluid.
- Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and mount the dust cap.
- Add brake fluid to
level •.
Guideline
Dimension. (brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
I
Brake fluid DOT
41
DOT 5.1
(e-
p. 250)
5
mm
(0.2
in)
- Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
- Activate the hand brake lever until a firm pressure point is achieved.
• Info
I
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
Dan,ar 01 accidents
Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
- Change worn brake linings immediately.
- 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 rear brake linings.
(e-
p. 93)
- Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
>
If damage or cracking is visible:
- Change the rear brake linings.
(e-
p. 93)