Changing The Rear Brake Linings - KTM 450 SX-F EU Repair Manual

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Warning
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.
Warning
Danler of accidents
Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
- Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
- Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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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 is corrosive!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
- Stand the vehicle upright.
- Remove screw cap with membrane and the a-ring.
- Press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push back the brake piston and
ensure that no brake fluid runs out of the brake fluid reservoir, sucking it off if it
does.
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Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
- Remove locking split pins ,withdraw pin ,and take out the brake linings.
- Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
- Check that leaf spring in the brake caliper and sliding plate in the brake
caliper support are seated correctly.
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The arrow on the leaf spring points in the rotation direction of the brake
disc.