Checking The Front Brake Linings - KTM 1290 Super Duke R US 2020 Owner's Manual

14.5

Checking the front brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
If the brake linings are not changed in time, the brake lining carriers grind against the brake disc. As a
consequence, the braking effect is greatly reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.
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Check the brake linings regularly.
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Check all brake linings on both brake calipers to ensure they
have the minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the front brake linings.
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Check all brake linings on both brake calipers for damage and
cracking.
» If there is damage or cracking:
S03923-10
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Change the front brake linings.
BRAKE SYSTEM 14
A
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≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
A
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