Checking That The Brake Linings Of The Rear Brake Are Secured - KTM 890 ADVENTURE R 2023 Manual

14.9

Checking that the brake linings of the rear brake are secured

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
If the brake linings are not changed in time, the brake lining carriers grind against the brake disc. As a
consequence, the braking effect is greatly reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.
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Check the brake linings regularly.
Main work
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Position the vehicle vertically.
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Remove screw cover
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Add brake fluid up to the MAX marking
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount and tighten screw cover
2
brane .
Guideline
A00666-10
Brake fluid reservoir
cover, rear
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If there is damage or cracking:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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F02096-10 Check that the brake linings are secured.
» If the brake linings are not secured correctly:
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Secure brake linings, replace with new parts if neces-
sary.
BRAKE SYSTEM 14
1
with insert and membrane
A
.
p. 170)
1
with the insert and mem-
- 1.5 Nm
(1.11 lbf ft)
A
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
A
2
.
.
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