KTM 250 EXC TPI 2020 Owner's Manual page 110

13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. 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.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
S03488-10
E00351-10
E00352-10
E00353-01
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Position the vehicle vertically.
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Remove screw cap with membrane
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Press the brake piston back into the basic position and ensure
that brake fluid does not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir;
extract some if necessary.
Info
Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake piston.
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3
Remove cotter pin , pull out pin
linings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
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5
Check that spring plate
6
plate in the brake caliper bracket are seated correctly.
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Insert the new brake linings, insert the pin, and mount the cot-
ter pins.
Info
Always change the brake linings in pairs.
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
2
and the O-ring.
4
, and remove the brake
in the brake caliper and sliding