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13 BRAKE SYSTEM
13.9
13.10
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Adjusting the basic position of the foot brake lever
Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system will fail if it overheats or is adjusted incorrectly.
If there is no free travel on the foot brake lever, pressure builds up in the brake system on the rear
brake.
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Set the free travel on the foot brake lever in accordance with the specification.
–
Ensure that the adjustment steps are performed properly. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad
to help.)
K00563-10
Checking the rear brake fluid level
Warning
Danger of accidents An insufficient brake fluid level will cause the brake system to fail.
If the brake fluid level drops below the specified marking or the specified value, the brake system is
leaking or the brake linings are worn down.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding until the problem is eliminated. (Your authorized
KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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1
Detach spring
.
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4
Loosen nut
and, with push rod
have maximum free travel.
–
To adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever to individ-
ual requirements, loosen nut
ingly.
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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5
Turn push rod
accordingly until you have free travel
necessary, adjust the basic position of the foot brake lever.
Guideline
Free travel at foot brake lever 3 ... 5 mm (0.12 ... 0.2 in)
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3
Hold screw
and tighten nut
Guideline
Rear brake lever stop
nut
–
5
Hold push rod
and tighten nut
Guideline
Remaining nuts,
chassis
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1
Attach spring
.
5
, turn it back until you
2
3
and turn screw
accord-
2
.
M8
20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft)
4
.
M6
10 Nm (7.4 lbf ft)
A
. If
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