KTM 250 EXC TPI 2021 Owner's Manual page 104

13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a
horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Take off cover
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Manually press the brake caliper toward the brake disc to push
back the brake pistons. Ensure that brake fluid does not flow
out of the brake fluid reservoir, extract some if necessary.
Info
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Make sure that you do not press the brake caliper
against the spokes when pushing back the brake
pistons.
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Remove cotter pin
linings.
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Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper bracket.
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Check that spring plate
7
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 hand brake lever repeatedly until the brake lin-
ings are in contact with the brake disc and there is a pressure
point.
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Correct the brake fluid level to level
Guideline
A
Level (brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the
screws.
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1
.
2 3
with membrane .
4 5
, pull out pin , and remove the brake
6
in the brake caliper and sliding
A
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 168)