Checking The Front Brake Linings; Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE S 2021 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.
14.6

Checking the rear brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the MIN marking, the brake system is leaking or the brake linings are
worn down.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Guideline
Screw, front brake
reservoir cover
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
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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:
E02257-10
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Change the front brake linings.
Preparatory work
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Raise the vehicle with the center stand. (
BRAKE SYSTEM 14
1 Nm (0.7 lbf ft)
A
.
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
A
p. 96)
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