Adding Brake Fluid For The Rear Brake; Checking The Rear Brake Linings - KTM 450 XC 2008 Repair Manual

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13/BRAKE SYSTEM

Adding brake fluid for the rear brake

16.13
Warning
Skin irritations Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! It is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. 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!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!

Checking the rear brake linings

16.14
Remove screw 
100049-10
Add brake fluid to level 
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
Mount screw 
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
100050-10
Check the brake linings for minimum thickness 
Minimum thickness 
»
If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
Change the rear brake linings. (
100038-10
with membrane 
.
.
P. 203)
with membrane 
.
.
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
P. 81)
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