KTM 400 EXC EU Owner's Manual page 73

BRAKES
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to use of non-approved brake linings.
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Brake linings available from accessory suppliers are often not tested and approved for use on KTM vehicles. The construc-
tion and friction factor of the brake linings and therefore the brake power can differ considerably from the original KTM
brake linings. If brake linings are used that differ from the originals, there is no guarantee that they comply with the origi-
nal license. The vehicle no longer corresponds to the condition at delivery, and the warranty is no longer valid.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid! It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Remove screw cap
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Push the brake piston back to its basic position and ensure that brake fluid does
not flow out of the brake fluid reservoir, sucking it away if it does.
Info
Make sure when pushing back the brake piston that you do not press the
brake caliper against the spokes.
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Remove locking split pins
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Clean the brake caliper and brake caliper support.
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Check that leaf spring
caliper support are seated correctly.
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Fit the brake linings, insert the bolt, and mount the locking split pins.
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Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with
the brake disc and there is a pressure point.
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with membrane and the O-ring.
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, withdraw bolt , and take out the brake linings.
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in the brake caliper and sliding plate
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in the brake
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