KTM 65 SX 2020 Owner's Manual page 72

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
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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.
V00238-10
E00754-10
E00756-10
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a
horizontal position.
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1
Remove screws .
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2
Take off cover with membrane
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4 5
Remove screw and
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Press back the brake linings by slightly tilting the brake caliper
laterally on the brake disc. Carefully pull the brake caliper
backward from the brake disc.
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Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir;
extract some if necessary.
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6
Remove lock ring .
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7
Remove screw .
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Remove the brake linings.
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Clean the brake caliper.
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Position new brake linings.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
Ensure that the brake linings are correctly positioned in
the holding spring.
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Mount and tighten screw
Guideline
Screw, front brake
linings
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6
Mount lock ring .
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the brake discs
reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when nec-
essary.
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Check the brake discs. (
3
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7
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M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
p. 65)