Checking Rear Brake Iluid Level; Adding Brake Fluid To The Rear Brake Circuit - KTM 400 EXC AUS 2011 Repair Manual

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13/BRAKE SYSTEM
9S
-
Disconnect spring
O.
-
Loosen nut. and, with push rod . , turn it back until you have maximum free
travel.
-
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut. and
turn screw. accord i ngly.
Info
I
The range of adjustment is limited.
-
Turn push rod. accordingly until you have free travel •. If necessary, adjust the
basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
1
Free travel at foot brake lever
13 ...
5 mm (D.12 ... D.2 in)
-
Hold screw. and tighten nut •.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
-
Hold push rod. and tighten nut •.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
-
Reconnect spring •.
Checkinl rear brake lIuid level
Warninll
Danger 01 accidents Failure of the brake system.
M8
M6
20
Nm
(14.8 Ibf
tt)
15
Nm
(ll.llbftt)
-
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.
Warninll
Danier 01 accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
-
Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
-
Stand the vehicle upright.
-
Check the brake fluid level in the sight glass
O.
If there is an air bubble in the sight glass. visible:
-
Add brake fluid to the rear brake circui!.
(or
p. 95)
Addinl brake lIuid to the rear brake circuit
Warninll
Danller 01 accidents Failure of the brake system.
-
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.
Warninll
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
-
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
-
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
-
If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
13/BRAKE SYSTEM
9S
-
Disconnect spring
O.
-
Loosen nut. and, with push rod . , turn it back until you have maximum free
travel.
-
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever individually, loosen nut. and
turn screw. accord i ngly.
Info
I
The range of adjustment is limited.
-
Turn push rod. accordingly until you have free travel •. If necessary, adjust the
basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
1
Free travel at foot brake lever
13 ...
5 mm (D.12 ... D.2 in)
-
Hold screw. and tighten nut •.
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever stop
-
Hold push rod. and tighten nut •.
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
-
Reconnect spring •.
Checkinl rear brake lIuid level
Warninll
Danger 01 accidents Failure of the brake system.
M8
M6
20
Nm
(14.8 Ibf
tt)
15
Nm
(ll.llbftt)
-
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.
Warninll
Danier 01 accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
-
Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
-
Stand the vehicle upright.
-
Check the brake fluid level in the sight glass
O.
If there is an air bubble in the sight glass. visible:
-
Add brake fluid to the rear brake circui!.
(or
p. 95)
Addinl brake lIuid to the rear brake circuit
Warninll
Danller 01 accidents Failure of the brake system.
-
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.
Warninll
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
-
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
-
Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
-
If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.

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