Adjusting Basic Position Of Footbrake Lever; Checking Rear Brake Fluid Level - KTM 450 SX-F Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Adjusting basic position of footbrake lever

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Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If there is no free travel on the foot brake pedal, pressure builds up on the rear brake in the brake system. The rear brake
can fail due to overheating. Adjust free travel on foot brake pedal according to specifications.

Checking rear brake fluid level

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Warning
Danger of accidents Brake system failure.
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If the brake fluid level falls below the MIN mark, this indicates a leakage in the brake system or worn-out brake linings. Have
the brake system checked in an authorized KTM workshop, and do not ride any further.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to old brake fluid.
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Have the front and rear brake fluid replaced according to the service plan in an authorized KTM workshop.
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Disconnect spring
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Loosen nut
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To adjust the basic position of the footbrake lever individually, lossen nut
turn screw
3
Info
The range of adjustment is limited.
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Turn push rod
basic position of the footbrake lever.
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Rules
Free play at foot brake lever
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Hold screw
Rules
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Hold push rod
Rules
Remaining nuts, chassis
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Reconnect spring
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Stand the vehicle upright.
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Check the brake fluid level in the viewer
> When in the viewer
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Top up the brake fluid of the rear brake. (
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and with push rod , turn it back until you have maximum free play.
4 5
accordingly.
accordingly until you have free play
5
and tighten nut .
3 2
M8
and tighten nut .
5 4
M6
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an air bubble is visible :
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. If necessary, adjust the
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3...5 mm (0.12...0.2 in)
30 Nm (22.13 lbf ft)
15 Nm (11.06 lbf ft)
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and
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