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DOT
DOT
5.1
5
min. 3 mm
2
General information about KTM disc brakes
BRAKE CALIPERS:
If the front brake caliper is removed, the screws must be secured with Loc-
tite 243 when mounted and tightened to 20 Nm.
BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIRS:
The brake fluid reservoirs on front and rear wheel brakes have been
designed in such a way that even if the brake pads are worn it is not neces-
sary to top up the brake fluid. If the brake fluid level drops below the mini-
mum level either the brake system has a leak or the brake pads are comple-
tely worn. In this case, consult an authorized KTM dealer immediately.
BRAKE FLUID:
KTM fills the brake system with "Motorex Brake Fluid DOT 5.1", one of the
best brake fluids currently available. We recommend that you continue to
use it. DOT 5.1 brake fluid is based on glycol ether and of an amber color.
If you do not have any DOT 5.1 for refilling, you may use DOT 4 brake
fluid. DOT 4 shown on the lid means minimum standard. However, you
should replace it as soon as possible by DOT 5.1.
H
AVE THE BRAKE FLUID CHANGED AT LEAST ONCE ANNUALLY
MOTORCYCLE OFTEN
B
RAKE FLUID TENDS TO ABSORB WATER
"
"
OLD
BRAKE FLUIDS EVEN AT LOW TEMPERATURES
.
FAIL
BRAKE DISCS:
Due to wear, the thickness of the brake disc in the area of the contact
1
face
of the brake pads decreases. At their thinnest point
discs must not be more than 0.40 mm (0.016 in) thinner than the pad's
nominal thickness. Measure the nominal thickness in a location
the contact face. Check wear in several locations.
A
B
– B
RAKE DISCS SUFFERING FROM WEAR GREATER THAN
TUTE A SAFETY RISK
THEY REACH THE WEAR LIMIT
– H
AVE ANY REPAIRS ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM BE PERFORMED BY A
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Adjusting free travel of the hand brake lever
Free travel of the hand brake lever may be readjusted by using the adjust-
ment screw
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
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
WARNING
,
THE BRAKE FLUID SHOULD BE CHANGED EVEN MORE FREQUENTLY
. T
HEREFORE
WARNING
. H
AVE THE BRAKE DISCS REPLACED IMMEDIATELY AS SOON AS
.
2
. In this way, the position of the point of pressure (i.e. the
!
CAUTION
,
FREE TRAVEL MUST AT LEAST BE
.
. I
F YOU WASH YOUR
,
VAPOR POCKETS MAY FORM IN
,
CAUSING THE BRAKE SYSTEM TO
A
, the brake
B
outside
0.40
(0.016
)
MM
IN
CONSTI
KTM
.
DEALER
!
3
(0.1
). O
MM
IN
NLY
(
TO BE RECOGNIZED BY
). I
F THIS FREE TRAVEL IS NOT
,
-
AND THE FRONT
WHEEL
.
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