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13.3
Adjusting the basic position of the hand brake lever (150 XC‑W US)
13.4
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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Check the free travel of the hand brake lever. (
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to your hand
size by turning adjusting screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the
distance between the hand brake lever and the han-
dlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease
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the distance between the hand brake lever and 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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Check the front and rear brake disc thickness at multiple
points for the dimension
Info
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around
the contact surface of 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:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking, and
deformation.
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If the brake disc exhibits damage, cracking, or deforma-
tion:
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Change the front brake disc.
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Change the rear brake disc.
13 BRAKE SYSTEM
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1
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A
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2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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