Checking The Rear Brake Fluid Level; Adding Rear Brake Fluid - KTM SX-E 3 2023 Owner's Manual

14.12

Checking the rear brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
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Check the brake system and ensure that nobody drives the vehicle before the problem is eliminated.
(Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Old brake fluid reduces the braking effect.
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Make sure that brake fluid for the front and rear brake is changed in accordance with the service
schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
14.13

Adding rear brake fluid

Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
–
Check the brake system and ensure that nobody drives the vehicle before the problem is eliminated.
(Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
(SX‑E 3)
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to
a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Take off cover
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Check the brake fluid level.
Brake fluid level below
reservoir rim
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» If the brake fluid level does not meet specifications:
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Add rear brake fluid.
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten
the screws.
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid
that has overflowed or spilled.
(SX‑E 5)
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in level viewer
» If the brake fluid level is below the MIN marking:
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Add rear brake fluid.
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BRAKE SYSTEM 14
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