Checking The Rear Brake Linings; Removing Rear Brake Linings - KTM 65 SX 2013 Owner's Manual

12 BRAKE SYSTEM
12.15

Checking the rear brake linings

Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by worn brake linings.
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Change worn brake linings immediately. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
12.16

Removing rear brake linings

Warning
Danger of accident Brake system failure.
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Maintenance work and repairs must be carried out professionally. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Dimension
top edge of container)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the membrane and the cover with the washer. Mount and tighten the
screws.
100812-10
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Check the brake linings for minimum thickness
Minimum thickness
» If the minimum thickness is less than specified:
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Change the rear brake linings.
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Check the brake linings for damage and cracking.
» If damage or wear is encountered:
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Change the rear brake linings.
700424-01
x
Preliminary work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the chain guard. (
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Remove the rear wheel.
Main work
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Remove lock washer
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Remove screw
700428-01
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Remove the brake linings.
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Clean brake caliper and brake caliper support.
700430-01
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A
(brake fluid level below
A
p. 81)
A
x
x
p. 40)
( p. 59)
x
.
1
.
2
10 mm (0.39 in)
.
A
≥ 1 mm (≥ 0.04 in)
( p. 56)
( p. 56)
p. 27)
55