Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 450 SMR 2021 Owner's Manual

12.9

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 specified marking or the specified value, 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.)
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Detach spring
–
4
Loosen nut
have maximum free travel.
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To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individ-
ual requirements, loosen nut
ingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Turn push rod
necessary, adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
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Hold push rod
Guideline
Remaining nuts,
chassis
V01355-10
–
3
Hold screw
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever
stop
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Attach spring
Preparatory work
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Check the brake linings of the rear brake. (
1
.
5
and, with push rod , turn it back until you
2
and turn screw
5
accordingly until you have free travel
5 4
and tighten nut .
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
2
and tighten nut .
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
1
.
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