12 Brake System; Checking The Free Travel Of The Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting The Free Travel Of The Handbrake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - KTM F6001T8 2020 Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM

12.1
12.2
12.3
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Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up on the front brake circuit.
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Set the free travel on the hand brake lever in accordance with the specification.
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Adjusting the free travel of the handbrake lever

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Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake discs reduce the braking effect.
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Make sure that worn-out brake discs are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
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Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake
lever
» If the free travel does not match the specification:
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever. (
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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the free travel of the handbrake lever with adjustment
1
screw .
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to reduce free
travel. The pressure point moves away from the
handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to increase
free travel. The pressure point moves towards the han-
dlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not
apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding.
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
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