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BRAKE SYSTEM
Checking
the front brake linings
Warning
Danger of accidents
Worn-out brake linings
reduce the braking
effect.
Ensure that
worn-out
brake linings
are rep laced
immediately.
Changing the front brake linings
Warning
Check
the
brake linings for
minimum thickness
f)
.
I
Minimum thi
ckness
f)
12:
1
mm
(2:
0.04
in)
If
the minimum thi
ckness is less
than
specified:
Change the front
brake
linings.
(Ell
p.
139)
Check
the
brake linings for
damage
and cracking.
»
If
damage
or
cracking
is
visib le:
Change
the front
brake
linings.
(Ell
p.
139)
Danger of accidents
Incorrect maintenance
wi
ll
cause
the brake
system
to fail.
Ensure that service
work and
repairs
are
performed
professionally.
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid
causes
skin
irritation.
Keep
brake
fluid
out of
the
reach of chi ldren.
Wear
suitable protective
clothing
and
safety
glasses.
Do not
al low
brake
fluid
to
come
into
contact with
the
skin,
the eyes
or
clothing.
Consult a
doctor immediately if
brake
fluid has been
swallowed.
Rinse the
affected area with
plenty of
water
in the
event of contact with
the
skin.
Rinse eyes
thoroughly
with water
immediately and consult a doctor
if
brake fluid
comes
into
contact
with
the
eyes.
If
brake fluid
spills
on t
o
your
clothing,
change
the
cloth
ing.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Old brake
f
luid
reduces
the braking
effect.
Make
sure
that
brake
fluid for the front
and
rear brake is changed in
accordance with
the
service
schedule.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil
or
grease
on the
brake
discs reduces the
braking effect.
Always
keep
the brake
discs
free
of
oil and grease.
Clean
the
brake
discs
with brake
cleaner
when
necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Brake linings which
have
not
been
approved
alter
the
braking
efficiency.
139
Not al
l
brake
linings
are tested and
approved
for KTM
motorcycles.
The structure and
fri ction
coefficient of
the
brake
linings,
and
thus
their brake
power,
may
vary
greatly
from
that
of
original brake
linings.
If
brake
linings are used that differ
from
the
original
equipment,
compliance
with
the
original
homologation
is
not
guaranteed.
In this
case,
the
vehicle
no
longer corresponds
to
its
condition
at
delivery
and
the
warranty
shall
be
void.
Only
use
brake
linings
approved and
recommended by
KTM
.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous
substan
ces cause
environmental damage
.
Di
spose
of
oils,
grease,
filters,
fuel
, cleaning
agents,
brake
fluid
,
etc.
,
correctly and in compliance
with
the
applicable
regu-
lations.
Info
Never
use DOT 5 brake fluid
.
It
is silicone-based and purple in
color. Oi
l
seals
and
brake
lines are
not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid
.
Avo
id contact between brake fluid
and
pa inted parts.
Brake
f
lui
d
attacks
paint.
Only
use clean
brake
fluid from
a
sealed
container.
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