Checking The Rear Brake Linings - KTM 790 ADVENTURE R 2022 Owner's Manual

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Checking the rear brake linings

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.
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Main work
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap with the insert and membrane
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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 cap
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brane .
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Immediately clean up any brake fluid that has over-
flowed or spilled with water.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
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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 wear or tearing:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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with the insert and mem-
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≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)