Checking That The Brake Linings Of The Rear Brake Are Secured; Checking The Free Travel Of Foot Brake Lever - KTM RC 125 2023 Owner's Manual

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Checking that the brake linings of the rear 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.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Damaged brake discs reduce the braking effect.
If the brake linings are not changed in time, the brake lining carriers grind against the brake disc. As a
consequence, the braking effect is greatly reduced and the brake discs are destroyed.
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Check the brake linings regularly.
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Checking the free travel of foot brake lever

Warning
Danger of accidents The brake system fails in the event of overheating.
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.
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Check the brake linings for lining thickness
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Minimum thickness
» If it is less than the minimum thickness:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If there is damage or cracking:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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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.
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≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)