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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 hori-
zontal position, the brake fluid level should not drop below the middle of the glass.
The reservoir should be kept completely full at all times for best performance.
I
F THE BRAKE FLUID LEVEL DROPS BELOW THE MINIMUM EITHER THE BRAKE SYSTEM HAS A
LEAK OR THE BRAKE PADS ARE COMPLETELY WORN
KTM
Refilling the front brake fluid reservoir *
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When the brake fluid falls to the middle of the inspection glass, new brake fluid
has to be added.
Loosen screws
Place hand brake cylinder in a horizontal position and fill the brake fluid reservoir
to 5 mm (0.2 in) below the rim with clean brake fluid DOT 5.1 (Shell Advance
Brake DOT 5.1). Replace membrane and lid, tighten screws. Rinse off spilled or
overflowing brake fluid with water.
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Checking the front brake pads
The brake pads can be inspected from below. The linings nust be at least 1 mm
(0.04 in) thick.
A
T THEIR MOST WORN POINT BRAKE PAD LININGS SHOULD NOT BE THINNER THAN
OTHERWISE THEY COULD LEAD TO BRAKE FAILURE
HAVING YOUR BRAKE PADS CHANGED
I
F THE BRAKE PADS ARE REPLACED TOO LATE SO THAT THE LINING IS PARTLY OR ENTIRELY
WORN
REBY IMPARING THE BRAKING EFFECT AND DESTROYING THE BRAKE DISC
Replacing front brake pads *
Press the brake caliper toward the brake disk, to put the brake piston in its basic
position. Remove clips
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caliper. Clean the brake caliper and the brake caliper support with compressed air.
Check the sleeves of the guide bolts for damage, and grease guide bolts if necessary.
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1
WARNING
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DEALER IMMEDIATELY
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3
and remove lid
WARNING
DOT5
! I
EVER USE
BRAKE FLUID
T IS BASED ON SILICONE OIL AND OF A PURPLE COLOR
S
EALS AND BRAKE HOSES MUST BE ESPECIALLY ADAPTED TO IT
TORE BRAKE FLUID OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
RAKE FLUID CAN CAUSE SKIN IRRITATION
,
GET BRAKE FLUID IN YOUR EYES
RINSE WITH PLENTY OF WATER AND CONSULT A DOCTOR
!
CAUTION
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ON
T LET BRAKE FLUID GET IN CONTACT WITH PAINT
SE ONLY CLEAN BRAKE FLUID TAKEN FROM A TIGHTLY SEALED CONTAINER
WARNING
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!
CAUTION
,
THE STEEL COMPONENTS OF THE BRAKE PAD WILL RUB AGAINST THE BRAKE DISC
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and pull out bolt
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N THIS CASE
CONSULT AN AUTHORIZED
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and membrane
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VOID CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES
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IT IS AN EFFECTIVE PAINT REMOVER
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OR YOUR OWN SAFETY DON
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. Remove brake pads from the brake
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F YOU
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T PUT OFF
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