KTM 950 ADVENTURE 2004 Owner's Manual page 28

General informations about KTM disc brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS:
The brake calipers of this series "float". This means that the brake calipers
are not solidly attached to the caliper support. Thus, the brake pads are
always in optimum contact with the brake disc. Secure the screws of the
caliper support with Loctite 243 and tighten to 25 Nm.
F
OR SAFETY REASONS
SYSTEM PERFORMED BY AN AUTHORIZED
BRAKE PADS:
Your motorcycle is equipped with sintered brake pads in the front and rear
and homologated accordingly. They guarantee maximum braking
performance.
Front brake pads:
Rear brake pads:
B
RAKE PADS AVAILABLE IN THE ACCESSORY TRADE ARE OFTEN NOT AUTHORIZED FOR
OPERATION OF YOUR
AND FRICTION FACTOR AND THEREFORE THE BRAKING POWER CAN DEVIATE SIGNIFI
CANTLY FROM ORIGINAL
THOSE PROVIDED WITH THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT
THEY ARE AUTHORIZED FOR USE IN ROAD TRAFFIC
GER COMPLY WITH THE REGULATIONS AUTHORIZING THE USE OF VEHICLES FOR ROAD
TRAFFIC AND THE WARRANTY WILL BE VOID
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on the front and rear wheel brakes have been
designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not neces-
sary to top up the brake fluid. There is no reason to remove the reservoir
cap under normal conditions. If the brake fluid level drops below the mini-
mum either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are completely
worn down. In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer immediately.
BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake systems with Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1 brake fluid,
one of the best brake fluids that is currently available. We recommend that
you continue to use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether and of
an amber color. If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you may use
DOT 4 brake fluid. However, you should replace it as soon as possible
by DOT 5.1.
Never use DOT 5 braking fluid. It is based on silicone oil and has a purple
color. Gaskets and brake hoses are not compatible with it.
Brake fluid is exposed to a high thermal load and absorbs moisture from the
air, which lowers the boiling point. The brake fluid should therefore be
changed at the prescribed intervals.
H
AVE THE BRAKE FLUID FOR THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE CHANGED AT AN AUTHORIZED
KTM
WORKSHOP EVERY
A
BRAKE DISCS:
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc in the area of contact
the brake pads. The brake disk should not be thinner than 4.5 mm (0.18 in)
1
at the weakest point
B
RAKE DISKS THAT ARE LESS THAN
H
AVE WORN BRAKE DISKS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY
WARNING
,
ALWAYS HAVE MAINTENANCE WORK AND REPAIRS TO THE BRAKE
KTM
WORKSHOP
Toshiba TT 2172 HH
Toshiba TT 2701 HH
WARNING
KTM
MOTORCYCLE IN ROAD TRAFFIC
KTM . I
BRAKE PADS F YOU USE DIFFERENT BRAKE PADS THAN
,
IT CANNOT BE WARRANTED THAT
. Y
OUR MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT LON
.
WARNING
2 .
YEARS
A . Check the wear at several points.
WARNING
4.5 (0.18
MM IN
.
.
. T
HE BRAKE PADS DESIGN
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1
with
) .
THICK ARE A SAFETY HAZARD
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