Brakes; Checking The Free Travel Of The Hand Brake Lever; Adjusting The Basic Position Of The Hand Brake Lever; Checking The Brake Discs - KTM 250 SX-F EU 2011 Owner's Manual

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BRAKES

Checking the free travel of the hand brake lever

11.1
Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
If there is no free travel on the hand brake lever, pressure builds up in the front brake circuit. The front brake can fail due
to overheating. Adjust free travel on hand brake lever according to specifications.

Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever

11.2

Checking the brake discs

11.3
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Push the hand brake lever forward and check free travel
Free travel of hand brake lever
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If the free travel does not meet specifications:
Adjust the basic position of the hand brake lever. (
B00370-10
Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand size by turning adjust-
ing screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
hand brake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the hand brake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
B00369-11
Turn the adjusting screw by hand only, and do not apply any force.
Do not make any adjustments while riding!
Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disk
to see if it conforms to measurement
Info
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Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
400257-10
Rear
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If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
Change the brake disc.
Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
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If the brake disc shows signs of damage, cracking or deformation:
Change the brake disc.
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≥ 3 mm (≥ 0.12 in)
p. 52)
p. 52)
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
52

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