Checking The Brake Discs; Checking The Front Brake Fluid Level; Adding Front Brake Fluid - KTM 250 EXC-F 2013 Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
12.4

Checking the brake discs

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to worn brake disc(s).
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Change the worn brake disc(s) without delay. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
12.5

Checking the front brake fluid level

Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to old brake fluid.
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Change the brake fluid of the front and rear brake according to the service schedule. (Your authorized KTM workshop will
be glad to help.)
12.6

Adding front brake fluid

Warning
Danger of accidents Failure of the brake system.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings.
Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disk
to see if it conforms to measurement
Info
A A
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limit
Front
400257-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
» If the brake disc shows signs of damage, cracking, or deformation:
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Change the brake disc.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
» When the brake fluid level drops below the MIN mark:
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Add front brake fluid.
C00123-10
x
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A
2.5 mm (0.098 in)
3.5 mm (0.138 in)
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1
x ( p. 70)
70