Checking Brake Discs; Checking Play Of Handbrake Lever; Adjusting Play Of Handbrake Lever; Adjusting Basic Position Of Handbrake Lever - KTM 50 SX Owner's Manual

MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE

Checking brake discs

9.37
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to worn brake discs.
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Worn brake discs should be replaced immediately in an authorized KTM workshop.

Checking play of handbrake lever

9.38

Adjusting play of handbrake lever

9.39

Adjusting basic position of handbrake lever

9.40
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Check the thickness of the front and rear brake discs at several places on the disc
to see if it conforms to measurement
Info
A A
Wear reduces the thickness of the brake disc around the area used by the
brake linings.
Brake discs - wear limits
front
400257-10
Rear
» If the brake disc thickness is less than the specified value:
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Change the brake disc.
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Check the front and rear brake discs for damage, cracking and deformation.
» If the brake disk exhibits damage, cracking or deformation:
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Change the brake disc.
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Push the hand brake lever forwards and check free play
Play at handbrake lever
» If the play does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the play of the handbrake lever. (
700486-01
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Adjust the play of the handbrake lever with the adjustment screw
Requirement
Play at handbrake lever
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Check the play of the handbrake lever. (
700487-01
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Adjust the basic setting of the hand brake lever to the size of your child's hand by
turning adjusting screw
Info
Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase the distance between the
handbrake lever and the handlebar.
Turn the adjusting screw counterclockwise to decrease the distance between
the handbrake lever and the handlebar.
The range of adjustment is limited.
700528-01
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Check the play of the handbrake lever. (
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2.2 mm (0.087 in)
2.2 mm (0.087 in)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 36)
3... 5 mm (0.12... 0.2 in)
p. 36)
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p. 36)
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