12 Brake System; Checking The Free Travel Of The Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - KTM 450 SX-F 2019 Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM

12.1
12.2
12.3
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Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

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Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake
lever
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever.
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Preparatory work
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
Main work
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand
size by turning adjusting screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the
distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease
the distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting screw by hand, and do not use
force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
A
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 90)
1
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