Checking Free Travel Of Foot Brake Lever; Adjusting Basic Position Of Footbrake Lever; Checking The Brake Fluid Level Of The Rear Brake - KTM 250 XCF-W USA 2010 Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking free travel of foot brake lever

11.71
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.

Adjusting basic position of footbrake lever

11.72
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.

Checking the brake fluid level of the rear brake

11.73
Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be pleased to help.)
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 pleased to help.)
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Disconnect spring
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Move the foot brake lever backwards and forwards between the end stop and the
foot brake cylinder piston bracket and check free travel
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
» If the free travel does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever.
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Reconnect spring
600704-10
x
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Disconnect spring
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Loosen nut
travel.
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To adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever individually, lossen nut
turn screw

Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Turn push rod
600705-10
basic position of the footbrake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever
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Hold screw
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Hold push rod
Guideline
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Reconnect spring
.

.

.

and with push rod , turn it back until you have maximum free
 
accordingly.
accordingly until you have free travel

and tighten nut .
 
and tighten nut .
 
.

.

3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
( p. 61)
x
. If necessary, adjust the

3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
M8 30 Nm
(22.1 lbf ft)
M6 15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
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and
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