Brake System 12; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - KTM 450 SMR 2021 Owner's Manual

12.1

Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

12.2

Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever to your hand
size by turning adjusting wheel
Info
Push the hand brake lever forward and turn the adjust-
ing wheel.
Turn the adjusting wheel clockwise to increase the
distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
Turn the adjusting wheel counterclockwise to decrease
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the distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Only turn the adjusting wheel by hand; do not use
force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
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Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around
the contact surface of the brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
front
400257-10
rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specification:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and
deformation.
» If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deforma-
tion:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.

BRAKE SYSTEM 12

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A
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4.5 mm (0.177 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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