Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 450 SX-F 2023 Owner's Manual

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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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1
Detach spring .
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4
Loosen nut and, with push rod
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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5
Turn push rod accordingly until you have free travel
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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5
Hold push rod and tighten nut
Guideline
Remaining nuts,
chassis
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3
Hold screw and tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, foot brake lever
stop
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1
Attach spring .
Preparatory work
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Check that the brake linings of the rear brake are secured.
( p. 102)
5
, turn it back until you
2 3
and turn screw accord-
4
.
M6 10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
2
.
M8 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
A
. If