Changing The Basic Position Of The Foot Brake Lever (Junior Lc); Adjusting The Control Cable On The Rear Wheel (Junior Lc); Checking The Rear Brake Linings For Wear (Junior Lc); Drum Brake Maintenance (Junior Lc) - KTM 50 SX PRO JUNIOR LC 2004 Owner's Manual

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Changing the basic position of the foot brake lever (Junior LC)

The basic position of the foot brake lever can be changed by unscrewing
screw
Afterwards, check the setting of the rear wheel brake.

Adjusting the control cable on the rear wheel (Junior LC)

You should be able to press the foot brake lever 5 to 10 mm (0.2-0.4 in)
before the rear wheel begins to brake.
The brake control cable is adjusted with adjusting screw
anchor cover. First loosen lock nut
A
FTER MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

Checking the rear brake linings for wear (Junior LC)

The brake linings must be replaced when the distance between the hub
brake lever and the cable support, measured with the brake lever squeezed,
is less than 50 mm (2 in) (see illustration).
min 50 mm
I
F THE BRAKE LININGS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE
FULLY WORN AWAY
REDUCING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DRUM

Drum brake maintenance (Junior LC)

Drum brake maintenance is limited to occasional blowing out of the brake
drum and brake shoes. Brake drum and brake linings can be slightly
roughened with an abrasive tape.
Changing the basic position of the foot brake lever (SeniorLC)
The basic setting of the foot brake pedal can be changed by turning the end
stop roller
must be set.
Measured on the outside, the foot brake pedal must have 3-5 mm of free
play, before the push rod can move the piston in the brake cylinder (to be
recognised from the resistance on the foot brake pedal)
3-5 mm
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and then turning the retainer
4
!
CAUTION
,
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE WHEEL TURNS FREELY
!
CAUTION
,
THE METAL SHOES WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DRUM
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. Using the push rod
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3
on the brake
and then tighten again.
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WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR
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, the free play on the foot brake pedal
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THUS
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