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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking effect caused by old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brakes according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. 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!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
Checking the rear brake linings
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Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
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Change worn brake linings immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Removing the rear brake linings
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Warning
Danger of accident Brake system failure.
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Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Add brake fluid to level
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Mount the screw cap with the membrane and the O-ring.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
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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.
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If damage or cracking is visible:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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x
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Press the brake caliper onto the brake disc by hand in order to push back the brake
piston.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove locking split pins
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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with membrane
and the O-ring.
.
p. 96)
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
x
(
p. 56)
(
p. 56)
x
, withdraw bolt
, and take out the brake linings.
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