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3
4
min.
1 mm
min. 3 mm
1
2
5 mm
Adjusting of free travel at the hand brake lever
Free travel at the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using adjusting
1
screw
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e., the
resistance you feel on the hand brake lever when the brake pads are
pressed against the brake disc) can be adjusted for any hand size.
!
A
,
T THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
THEN MAY THE PISTON IN THE HAND BRAKE CYLINDER BE MOVED
THE
GREATER RESISTANCE OF THE HAND BRAKE LEVER
,
PROVIDED
PRESSURE WILL BUILD UP IN THE BRAKING SYSTEM
BRAKE MAY FAIL DUE TO OVERHEATING
Checking of brake fluid level - front brake
The brake fluid reservoir is linked with the hand brake cylinder at the
handlebar and the reservoir is provided with an inspection glass. With the
reservoir in a horizontal position, the brake fluid level should not go below
middle of the glass.
WARNING
– I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM
HAS A LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN DOWN
KTM
CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED
– H
AVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT AN AUTHORIZED
2
.
YEARS
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir *
It is not necessary to refill brake fluid under normal conditions (see General
information on KTM disk brakes).
However, the brake fluid must be refilled as soon as the brake fluid level
reaches the MIN mark.
2
Remove the screws
and the cover
front brake caliper pistons all the way back, demounting the front wheel if
necessary. Move the hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill
DOT 5.1 brake fluid (Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1) up to 5 mm (0.2 in)
under the top edge of the reservoir. Remount the rubber boot, cover and
screws. Wash off any overflowing or spilled brake fluid with water. Actuate
the front brake until you feel the point of pressure.
WARNING
– A
CTUATE THE FRONT BRAKE UNTIL YOU FEEL THE POINT OF PRESSURE
– N
DOT5
EVER USE
BRAKE FLUID
. S
COLOR
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
– S
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
– B
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
YOU GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
.
A DOCTOR
!
– D
'
ON
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
.
REMOVER
– U
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings must be at least
1 mm (0.04 in) thick.
WARNING
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
1
,
MM
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
'
DON
T PUT OFF HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
!
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE WHEN THE LINING IS PARTLY OR COMPLE
,
TELY WORN OFF
THE STEEL PARTS ON THE BRAKE PADS WILL GRIND AGAINST THE BRAKE
. T
DISKS
HIS SIGNIFICANTLY DECREASES THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYS THE BRAKE
.
DISKS
CAUTION
3
MM
(
TO BE RECOGNIZED BY
). I
F THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT
,
AND THE FRONT WHEEL
.
.
DEALER IMMEDIATELY
KTM
3
with the rubber boot
! I
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE
.
. A
VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
,
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT
CAUTION
,
IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT
. F
OR YOUR OWN SAFETY
.
CAUTION
!
(0.12
). O
IN
NLY
. I
,
N THIS CASE
WORKSHOP EVERY
4
. Push the
.
.
. I
F
!
.
!
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