Checking That The Brake Linings Of The Front Brake Are Secured - KTM 125 SX 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checking that the brake linings of the front brake are secured

Warning
Danger of accidents Worn-out brake linings reduce the braking effect.
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Ensure that worn-out brake linings are replaced immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be
glad to help.)
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Main work
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a
horizontal position.
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1
Remove screws .
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2
Take off cover with membrane
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A
Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
A
Level (brake fluid level
below reservoir rim)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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2
Position cover with membrane
1
screws .
Info
Use water to immediately clean up any brake fluid that
has overflowed or spilled.
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Check the brake linings for lining thickness
A
Minimum thickness
» If it is less than the minimum thickness:
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Change the brake linings of the front brake.
( p. 85)
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If there is damage or cracking:
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Change the brake linings of the front brake.
( p. 85)
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Check that the brake linings are secured.
» If the brake linings are not secured correctly:
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Secure brake linings, replace with new parts if neces-
sary.
3
.
.
5 mm (0.2 in)
p. 138)
3
. Mount and tighten
A
.
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)